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Rustic Seafood Soup Recipe

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This Rustic Seafood Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines fresh clams, shrimp, and cod in a rich broth made with white wine, smoky paprika, diced tomatoes, and a touch of cream. Perfect for a comforting meal served with crusty bread and a glass of white wine, this soup captures the essence of coastal cuisine with fresh ingredients and simple, rustic preparation.

Ingredients

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Seafood

  • 2 1/2 pounds Littleneck clams, cleaned
  • 1 pound shrimp, thawed and deveined
  • 12 oz Alaska cod, thawed and cut into bite-sized chunks

Broth and Flavorings

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken stock (or seafood stock)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • Coarse salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the clams: Soak the clams in cold salted water for at least one hour to purge any grit or sand. Then scrub each clam under running water with a kitchen brush. Discard any clams that do not close after cleaning.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced red onion, chopped garlic, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions start to brown in spots.
  3. Steam the clams: Add the cleaned clams and the white wine to the pot. Cover with a lid and let steam for 8 to 10 minutes until all the clams have opened. Discard any clams that remain closed. Remove the clams with tongs and set aside.
  4. Simmer the soup base: To the pot, add the chicken or seafood stock, heavy cream, smoked paprika, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cook shrimp and cod: Add the shrimp and cod chunks to the simmering broth. Cook for about 8 minutes or until the seafood is fully cooked through.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir in the chopped parsley and season with an additional pinch of salt to taste. Return the cooked clams to the soup and give it a light stir. Serve immediately with crusty bread and enjoy with a glass of white wine.

Notes

  • Soaking clams in salted water is essential to remove grit and sand for a clean soup.
  • Discard any clams that don’t close after cleaning or during cooking to ensure safety.
  • Use seafood stock if available to enhance the seafood flavor, otherwise chicken stock works well.
  • Serve the soup hot with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
  • The soup serves 4 to 6 people, perfect for a family dinner or small gathering.

Keywords: seafood soup, clam soup, shrimp and cod soup, rustic soup, seafood stew, white wine soup, hearty seafood dish

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