Seafood Coconut Asopao Soup
1/2 tbsp. Butter
1/2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5/8 cup Green Bell Pepper, finely diced
5/8 cup Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
5/8 cup Onions, finely diced
2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup Carrot, grated
1/4 tbsp. Paprika
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Fish or Vegetable Stock
1/2 cup Clam Juice
1/2 can Coconut Milk
1/4 cup White Wine
1/2 lbs. Shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
3/8 lbs. Littleneck Clams (about 6 oz meat), scrubbed
3/4 lbs. Swordfish or similar white fish, cubed
1/2 Bay Leaf
1 tbsp. fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp. fresh Parsley, finely chopped
2/3 tbsp. Tomato Paste
Salt and fresh Ground Black Peppercorn, to taste