Clam Bouillon

A dish with peck of clams and whipped cream at the center.

contains dairy

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1 peck of clams (in the shells)
  • 3 cups cold water
  • Salt, pepper
  • Whipped cream
Make it lactose-friendly
  • Whipped cream → lactose-free cream or coconut cream

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. PROCESS: Wash and scrub clams with a stiff brush, changing the water until no sand is seen in bottom of vessel. Put in a kettle, add cold water, cover closely and bring water gradually to boiling point, steam until all the shells are opened. Remove clam with shells, strain broth through double cheese-cloth, season and serve hot in hot bouillon cups. Drop a spoonful of whipped cream on top of each service and sprinkle with paprika.

Source

Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners (pub. domain) — Public domain in the United States