Kai Soup Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Kai Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 lbs river kai clams or 2 lbs fresh clams; 6 cups water; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup flour; 1 cup coconut milk; salt and pepper; lemon juice; green onion, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs river kai clams or 2 lbs fresh clams
6 cups water
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup flour
1 cup coconut milk
salt and pepper
lemon juice
green onion, chopped for garnish

1
Clean clams and rinse.
2
Place clams in a pot with the water.
3
Simmer until clams open.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Strain the clam stock and set aside.
6
In a separate pot, heat the butter, and add the diced onion and garlic.
7
Cook until the onion is translucent.
8
Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
9
Do not brown.
10
Slowly stir in the clam stock.
11
Simmer for 10 minutes, add the coconut milk, and cook for 5 more minutes.
12
Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.
13
Divide soup among bowls.
14
Just before serving, add clams, and garnish with the chopped green onion.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs river kai clams or 2 lbs fresh clams, 6 cups water, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Kai Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kai Soup

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