CLAM AND PASTA SOUP.

Clam and Pasta Soup. image

Provided by GourmetGradStudent

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
3 cups fish stock or 3 cups vegetable stock
2/3 cup red wine
1/2 cup small shell pasta, shapes
5 ounces clams, in natural juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
salt
pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in large saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until soft.
Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, seasoning, stock, wine, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, half cover the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes, sstirring occasionally.
Add the pasta and continue simmering, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
Add the clams and their juice to the soup and heat through for 3 to 4 minutes, ading more stock if required. Do not allow it to boil or the clams will become tough. Remove from the heat, stir in the chopped parsley and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot, sprinkled with pepper and parsley leaves.