Lunch: Spicy Udon and Clam Soup

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Spicy Udon and Clam Soup

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1/2 pound dried udon
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 1/4 teaspoons Asian chili-garlic sauce, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon pure ancho chile powder
Pinch of sugar
Salt
2 cups clam broth
2 cups water
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
4 ounces baby spinach (4 cups)
2 scallions, thickly sliced

Instructions

In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the udon until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain, shaking out the excess water.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the garlic, sesame oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons chili sauce, chile powder, sugar and a pinch of salt. Add the clam broth and water and bring to a boil. Add the clams and cook until opened, about 5 minutes; transfer the clams to a bowl.
Add the spinach, scallions and udon to the broth and cook until the spinach is wilted, 1 minute. Ladle the udon soup into 4 bowls and top with the clams. Pass extra chili sauce at the table.

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