Romantic Seafood Soup For Two Recipes

ROMANTIC SEAFOOD SOUP FOR TWO

Steps:

• Combine onions and garlic and cook, covered, over low heat until soft, stirring frequently so they don't scorch.
• Add parsley, bell pepper, tomato sauce, wine, water, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and bay leaf and slow simmer, covered, for 1 hour checking from time to time for liquid and add if any is needed.
• Add crab or white fish, shrimp, scallops or clams and cook, covered, for 8-10 minutes or until scallops or clam shells open.
• Discard any shells that do not open.
• Serve hot.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER FOR TWO

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove to paper towels.
• In drippings remaining in saucepan over medium heat, cook celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
• Add potatoes, clam juice, clams with their liquid and milk. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with bacon. Serve with oyster crackers if desired.