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Ultimate Rustic Seafood Cioppino: A Hearty Fisherman’s Stew

A steaming white bowl filled with vibrant red seafood soup featuring mussels, shrimp, clams, and chunks of fish.
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Make this ultimate rustic seafood soup, Cioppino, brimming with fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and fish simmered in a rich, savory broth. This hearty seafood soup is perfect for cozy dinners and pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine or clam juice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup homemade seafood broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 pound firm white fish (like cod or halibut), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1 pound clams, scrubbed
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound crab meat (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the white wine or clam juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, seafood broth, oregano, and basil. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the white fish pieces, mussels, and clams to the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the shellfish begins to open. Discard any shellfish that does not open.
  6. Add the shrimp and crab meat (if using). Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
  7. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the hearty seafood soup immediately in large bowls with plenty of the broth, accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality homemade seafood broth.
  • You can substitute the mixed shellfish with 2 pounds of frozen mixed seafood if fresh is unavailable.
  • This rustic seafood stew tastes even better when made a day ahead, allowing the flavors to meld.

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