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Hearty Seafood Soup
Dive into a steaming bowl of this Hearty Seafood Soup, a delightful blend of fresh fish, succulent shrimp, and tender scallops, all bathed in a savory broth infused with white wine and aromatic herbs. This dish is not only a celebration of the sea's bounty but also a comforting embrace on chilly days. With its roots in coastal Mediterranean cuisine, this seafood soup reflects the culinary traditions of fishermen's wives who would create hearty meals from the day's catch. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this soup is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Onion
- 1, diced
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- Carrots
- 2, diced
- Celery
- 2 stalks, diced
- Red bell pepper
- 1, diced
- Tomatoes
- 2 cups, diced (or 1 can of diced tomatoes)
- Fish stock
- 4 cups
- White wine
- 1 cup
- Bay leaf
- 1
- Thyme
- 1 teaspoon, dried (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- Salt
- to taste
- Pepper
- to taste
- White fish fillets
- 1 pound, cut into chunks
- Mussels
- 1 pound, cleaned and debearded
- Scallops
- 1 pound
- Shrimp
- 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Fresh parsley
- for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, fish stock, white wine, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add the shrimp, scallops, mussels, and white fish fillets to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing each serving with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy the symphony of flavors!
Tips
- Feel free to substitute any seafood you prefer, such as crab or lobster, depending on what's available.
- For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
- Serve with crusty bread or croutons for a complete meal.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Appetizer/Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Calories: 320 Fat: 10g Carbs: 20g Protein: 35g Sodium: 600mg Sugar: 4g
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