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Rustic Seafood Stew (Cioppino): A Hearty Seafood Soup

A vibrant bowl of rich seafood soup featuring shrimp, mussels, clams, and white fish in a tomato broth, served with toasted bread.
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Make this rustic seafood soup, Cioppino, packed with clams, shrimp, and fish in a savory tomato broth. It is a satisfying, hearty seafood recipe perfect for dipping with crusty bread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup dry white wine or seafood broth
  • 2 cups seafood broth or water
  • 1 pound firm white fish (like cod or snapper), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound clams, scrubbed
  • 1 pound mussels, debearded and cleaned
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine (or broth), and seafood broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Season the broth with salt and pepper. Let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  5. Add the fish pieces to the simmering broth. Cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Add the clams and mussels to the pot. Cover the pot and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shells open. Discard any that do not open.
  7. Add the shrimp to the pot. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
  8. Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle the hearty seafood soup into bowls, making sure each serving gets a mix of seafood. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute the fish and shellfish with your favorite mix of seafood for a custom fisherman’s soup.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade seafood broth instead of water.
  • If you prefer a less rustic texture, you can strain the broth before adding the seafood back in.

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