A bowl of clam soup, with a spoon resting on the rim

A bowl of clam soup, with a spoon resting on the rim. There are a few sprigs of parsley scattered amongst the clams. The bowl sits on a white tablecloth, next to a glass of water. This is a typical Portuguese meal, often served in the coastal town of Machico on the island of Madeira, Portugal (32.719, -16.763).