Panama Clam Chowder

== Ingredients ==
* 4 cups fresh clams
* 1½ lbs ñame, peeled and cut into small pieces
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 large tomato, chopped
* 1 sweet pepper, chopped
* 1 coriander leaf
* 8 cups hot water
* salt and pepper
== Directions ==
# Place clams in slated water for half an hour.
# Remove and put into hot water and cook until the clams open up.
# Drain and save the water.
# When the clams have cooled, remove from the shells and clean.
# Cook the onion, tomato and pepper with the coriander in a little oil until soft.
# Rinse the ñame well.
# Strain into a pot the water the clams were cooked in to remove any sand.
# Add to this water the cooked vegetables, the ~name and the clams.
# Simmer about 20 minutes or until the ñame is tender.
Category:Panamanian Soups
Category:Chowder Recipes
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Category:Tomato Recipes
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