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Unbelievable Pretzel Clam Soup
Serves:6
Ingredients:

1 (7 1/2 ounce) can minced clams
2 cups canned clam juice
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup heavy or light cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Paprika
6 large pretzels


Preparation:

Drain the clams, combine the juice with the 2 cups clam juice and milk; reserving the clams separately.  In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat; add the flour and saute for a few minutes.  Slowly add the clam juice and milk, stirring constantly; add the thyme, garlic salt, onion and parsley.  Simmer 5 minutes; add reserved clams, cream and remaining oil.  Heat thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning. To serve: ladle into warmed bowls, sprinkle with paprika and float a large pretzel on top.
Per Serving: 236 Calories (62% from fat) 16g Fat (5g Sat, 9g Mon, 1g Poly); 13g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 50mg Cholesterol; 373mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 3 Fat.