Description
Rich, hearty “stuffed seafood soup bread bowl” delivers coastal comfort straight from New England’s kitchens. Creamy seafood nestled inside a rustic sourdough vessel promises you a delightful culinary journey with each savory spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops)
- 2 large bread bowls
- 1/2 lb white fish (cod or halibut)
Seafood Soup Base:
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the bread bowls by carefully hollowing out the center, creating a sturdy edible vessel for the luxurious seafood soup, ensuring the walls remain thick enough to prevent leaking.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then sauté in butter over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, allowing the alcohol to reduce and concentrate the flavor profile for the soup base.
- Pour in the seafood stock and heavy cream, whisking to create a smooth, rich liquid foundation for the soup.
- Add salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, and half the parsley to infuse the broth with aromatic depth and complexity.
- Gently add the mixed seafood and white fish to the simmering liquid, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the seafood turns opaque and reaches perfect tenderness.
- Lower the heat and let the soup rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld and seafood to finish cooking without overcooking.
- Ladle the steaming seafood mixture into the prepared bread bowls, ensuring an even distribution of seafood and broth.
- Garnish with remaining fresh parsley for a vibrant pop of color and additional herbal brightness.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing diners to enjoy the soup within the edible bread bowl, creating a rustic and indulgent dining experience.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bread by quickly coating the inside of the bread bowl with melted butter or olive oil, which creates a protective barrier against liquid absorption.
- Customize Seafood Selection by mixing different types of fresh or frozen seafood like shrimp, scallops, cod, or crab to create diverse flavor profiles and textures.
- Enhance Gluten-Free Option by using hollowed-out roasted bell peppers or large portobello mushroom caps as alternative vessels for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce Sodium Content by selecting low-sodium seafood stock and controlling salt quantities, making the recipe more heart-healthy without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg