Night-Before-Christmas Clam Bisque
Ladle this creamy appetizer soup into festive cups and add a sprinkle of paprika for color as your guests arrive for Christmas Eve dinner.
Ingredients
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1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
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1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of celery soup
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1-1/3 cups half-and-half or light cream
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2 6-1/2-ounce cans minced clams
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1/4 cup dry vermouth or chicken broth
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Butter
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Paprika
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Green onion tops or chives (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large saucepan, stir together chicken soup, celery soup and half-and-half or light cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, till the mixture simmers.
2.
Add clams with liquid and red pepper. Heat through, but don't boil.
3.
Stir in vermouth or chicken broth; heat through. Ladle into mugs or soup bowls. Garnish each serving with a pat of butter, a dash of paprika and snipped onion tops or chives, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 169, Total Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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