Steamed Manila Clams With Tomato, Vermouth, Linguica Sausage And Toasted Focaccia

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   1 small fennel bulb--trimmed, cored and thinly sliced

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   1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

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   1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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   1/4 pound spicy linguica sausage, thinly sliced on the bias

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   5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

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   1 shallot, finely chopped

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   4 thyme sprigs

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   1 bay leaf21/2 pounds Manila clams, scrubbed and rinsed

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   11/2 cups low-sodium or homemade vegetable broth or stock

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    1 cup dry vermouth

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    One 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes

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    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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    1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon harissa paste

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    1 tablespoon roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

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    Freshly squeezed juice of 1 or 2 lemons (about 3 to 6 tablespoons)

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    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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    4 thin slices focaccia bread, toasted

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