Kai Soup

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs river kai clams or 2 lbs fresh clams
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • salt and pepper
  • lemon juice
  • green onion, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Clean clams and rinse.
  2. Place clams in a pot with the water.
  3. Simmer until clams open.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Strain the clam stock and set aside.
  6. In a separate pot, heat the butter, and add the diced onion and garlic.
  7. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  8. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Do not brown.
  10. Slowly stir in the clam stock.
  11. Simmer for 10 minutes, add the coconut milk, and cook for 5 more minutes.
  12. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.
  13. Divide soup among bowls.
  14. Just before serving, add clams, and garnish with the chopped green onion.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

544 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 39g 50% DV
Carbs 42.5g 15% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9934mg 100% DV
Potassium 248mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 50.8mg 4% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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