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Rustic Seafood Soup

Creamy Rustic Seafood Soup to Warm Your Soul

A comforting Rustic Seafood Soup combining clams, shrimp, and cod in a creamy broth, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can be substituted with canola oil.
  • 1 medium Diced Red Onion Shallots can be used as an alternative.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, chopped Sauté until browned for best flavor.
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Seafood or homemade stock can enhance flavor.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz; fresh tomatoes can be used for a fresher taste.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used in a pinch.
  • Coarse Salt Adjust according to taste.
For the Seafood
  • 2 ½ pounds Littleneck Clams Soak in salted water before cooking.
  • 1 pound Shrimp, thawed and deveined Crab or scallops can be alternatives.
  • 12 oz Alaska Cod, cut into bite-sized chunks Any white fish can substitute.
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Chopped Parsley Basil can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak littleneck clams in salted water for at least one hour to remove grit. Scrub and discard any open clams.
  2. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced red onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add clams and one cup of dry white wine to the pot. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes until clams open.
  4. Add chicken stock, heavy cream, smoked paprika, and diced tomatoes. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in shrimp and cod, cooking for about 8 minutes until shrimp is pink and cod flakes easily.
  6. Add chopped parsley and season with coarse salt. Return clams to the pot and mix gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture. Reheating may affect the seafood's integrity.

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