Littleneck Clam Soup with Butter Beans and Saffron Recipe

Name: Littleneck Clam Soup with Butter Beans and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/3 cup finely diced Serrano ham or prosciutto (2 ounces); 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs; Two 15-ounce cans butter beans with their liquid; Pinch of dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Large pinch of saffron threads; 2 tablespoons water; Freshly ground pepper; 3 dozen littleneck clamsscrubbed and shucked, liquor reserved; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely diced Serrano ham or prosciutto (2 ounces)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs
Two 15-ounce cans butter beans with their liquid
Pinch of dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Large pinch of saffron threads
2 tablespoons water
Freshly ground pepper
3 dozen littleneck clamsscrubbed and shucked, liquor reserved
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the ham and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Stir in the bread crumbs, then add the beans and their liquid along with the thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
5
In a small bowl, crush the saffron threads into the water.
6
Add to the beans and season with pepper.
7
Simmer the soup over low heat for 15 minutes.
8
Increase the heat to high, add the clams and their reserved liquor and cook for 3 minutes.
9
Discard the bay leaf.
10
Sprinkle the soup with the parsley and serve.

215

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/3 cup finely diced Serrano ham or prosciutto (2 ounces), 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Littleneck Clam Soup with Butter Beans and Saffron falls under the Seafood 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.

Littleneck Clam Soup with Butter Beans and Saffron

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