Easy Clam Soup

365 Easy Italian Recipes Serves 6-8

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can  italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2  cups water
• 1  cup bottled clam juice
• 2  large  red potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 (6 1/2ounce) cans  chopped clams
• 1  pinch cayenne

Directions

1. In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add tomatoes, water and clam juice. Bring to a boil.
3. Add potatoes and oregano. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4. Add clams and heat through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with cayenne.