Name: Pane e Vinos Clam Zuppa Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 dozen Little Neck Clams; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 medium Shallots, diced; 1 cup White Wine; 2 cups Vegetable Broth; 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 4 slices Rustic Bread

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Rinse the clams under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.

Prepare the Clams

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced shallots, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Sauté Aromatics

Pour in the white wine and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add Wine and Broth

Add the cleaned clams to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened up. Discard any clams that remain closed.

Cook the Clams

Stir in chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Season the Broth

While the clams are cooking, grill the rustic bread slices until golden and crispy.

Prepare the Bread

Ladle the clam zuppa into bowls and serve with grilled rustic bread on the side.

Serve

Little Neck Clams

Olive Oil

Garlic, minced

Shallots, diced

White Wine

Vegetable Broth

Fresh Parsley, chopped

Red Pepper Flakes

Salt

Black Pepper

Rustic Bread

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Make Clam Zuppa Recipe in just 30m. Local LittleNeck Clams, White Wine Garlic Broth, Grilled Rustic Bread

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