Light Clam Chowder

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 25 min

Makes 4 servings

Light and easy clam chowder

ingredients

2 1/2 cups cubed baking potato
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
10 3/4 oz can stewed tomatoes
1 cup fish stock (or 1 cup water)
1 cup dry white wine
1 Lb red snapper fillets cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 fresh clams

directions

To clean clams, soak for 20 minutes in fresh water, then remove them one by one to be scrubbed with a bush to get rid of any remaining sand or barnacles clinging to the shell. Heat oil in a heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, potato, celery and garlic, and saute until onion is tender or for about 5 mins. Stir in stewed tomatoes, fish stock and white wine, then bring mixture to boil. Now add in clams, snapper, parsley and cayenne pepper. Simmer until clams are open or for about 3 minutes. Discard any unopened clams, and serve hot

Source: dolores