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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups chopped celery
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2 cups chopped onion
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2 cups chopped green bell pepper
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2 cups chopped carrot
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
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4 cups water
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2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
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2 bay leaves
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1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
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1 cup white wine
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1 orange, zested
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 pinch saffron
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1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
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1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
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1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in celery, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Stir tomatoes with their juice, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and bay leaves into the vegetable mixture.
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Stir in clam juice and white wine. Season with orange zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, saffron, oregano, basil, and thyme.
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Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
To Freeze Leftover Sauce:
Allow the sauce to cool completely. Meanwhile, clean and sterilize 6 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings. Divide cooled sauce into prepared jars. Cover with lids and rings and place into the freezer. The sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
49 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 49 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 2g | 2% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 229mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 1g | 2% |
Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
Calcium 42mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 270mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.