Portuguese-Style Steamed Clams

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound(s) chorizo, pepperoni or Italian pork sausage, diced
• 1/2 pound(s) bacon, diced
• 3 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
• 1 3/4 cup(s) Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
• 3/4 cup(s) dry white wine
• 1 28-ounce can(s) diced tomatoes
• 4 dozen small clams, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1 loaf(s) Italian bread, sliced

Preparation

1. • Cook the chorizo and bacon in an 8-quart saucepot over medium-high heat until they're well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat.
2. • Add the garlic and red pepper to the saucepot and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the broth, wine and tomatoes and heat to a boil. Add the clams. Cover and cook until the the clams open, stirring often. Discard any clams that do not open. Sprinkle with the cilantro, if desired. Serve with the bread.