Steamed Clams Fagioli

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons finely chopped celery

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons dry white wine

1/2 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons clam juice

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

dash of salt

dash of black pepper

1/2 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

12 littleneck clams

4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices whole-wheat french bread baguette (about 4 ounces), toasted

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add onion and celery; sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add red pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broth and next 6 ingredients (through beans); bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Add clams to pan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until clams open; discard unopened shells. Ladle 2/3 cup soup into 4 bowls; top each with 3 clams. Serve with toast.

By RecipeOfHealth.com