CLAM WITH TOMATO AND RICE SOUP

Clam with Tomato and Rice Soup image

Fresh tomato soup is a hardy soup for the special soup of the day.

Provided by SUNFLOWER179

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked white rice
1 cup water
¼ cup minced red onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup butter
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams
½ cup corn
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a large saucepan or stockpot, saute the onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add clams, corn, lemon juice and tomato sauce. Season with fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in remaining cup of water and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and cooked rice until well blended. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 889.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g