Description
Experience the rich flavors of Rustic Seafood Soup, a cozy and hearty bowl filled with clams, shrimp, and fish, simmered in a flavorful tomato and cream broth. Perfect for chilly nights or anytime you crave a taste of the ocean.
Ingredients
- 1 pound clams – ensure they are soaked in salted water to remove grit before use
- 1 cup cream – milk, almond milk, or half-and-half can also work as substitutions
- 1 can diced tomatoes – fresh tomatoes can be used if sautéed first
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika – regular paprika can be used but lacks the smoky flavor
- 1 clove garlic – substitute with garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
- 1 medium onion – yellow or white onions work best
- 1 pound frozen shrimp – thaw before cooking
- 1 pound frozen fish (e.g., cod) – can be substituted with any preferred seafood
- 1/4 cup parsley – substitute with fresh chives or scallions if desired
Instructions
1. Soak the clams in salted water for at least 1 hour, then scrub each clam under running water, discarding any that do not close when tapped.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and optional minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cleaned clams and white wine to the pot and steam for 8–10 minutes until clams open. Remove clams and set aside.
4. Strain the broth, discard grit, return broth to pot, and add seafood stock, cream, diced tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in diced frozen fish and thawed shrimp. Simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
6. Incorporate reserved clams and fold in chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, ideally with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
Ensure clams are fresh; discard any that remain closed after cooking.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
This soup pairs wonderfully with a slice of crusty sourdough bread.
If using fresh tomatoes, sauté them with onions and garlic before adding the liquid ingredients.
Feel free to swap in your favorite seafood — mussels, scallops, or crab would all work well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg