Caldillo de Almejas
Caldillo de Almejas is a traditional Chilean clam soup, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's a simple, yet flavorful dish that highlights the fresh taste of clams.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Parsley - 1 bunch, chopped
- White wine - 1 cup
- Tomatoes - 2, peeled and chopped
- Green bell pepper - 1, finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Clams - 1 kg, fresh
Let's Get Started
- Clean the clams thoroughly and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the tomatoes to the pot and cook until they break down and form a sauce.
- Add the white wine to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Add the clams to the pot. Cover and cook until the clams open up, about 10 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve the soup hot, with bread on the side if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g