Description
Creamy Seafood Soup is a comforting and rich soup made with tender seafood, aromatic vegetables, and a smooth cream base. It delivers deep flavor with simple ingredients and a gentle cooking method, making it perfect for an easy yet impressive homemade meal.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter for richness
Avocado oil or olive oil for sautéing
Diced carrots cut evenly
Medium onion finely diced
Celery stalks diced
Fresh cilantro finely chopped optional
Seafood medley with shrimp, scallops, mussels, or clams
Hot water or seafood stock
Bay leaves
Heavy cream
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat butter and oil together in a large pot over medium heat until melted
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté gently until softened and aromatic
3. Add the seafood medley and bay leaves and stir carefully to coat everything evenly
4. Sprinkle in the cilantro if using and pour in the hot water or seafood stock
5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil then reduce heat and cover the pot
6. Allow the soup to simmer until the seafood is nearly cooked through
7. Remove the bay leaves and slowly stir in the heavy cream
8. Season with salt and black pepper and adjust to taste
9. Let the soup simmer gently until slightly thickened
10. Remove from heat once the seafood is fully cooked and the texture is creamy
Notes
Avoid seafood mixes that include imitation crab as it affects flavor and texture
Seafood stock can be used instead of water for deeper taste
Frozen seafood should be fully thawed in the refrigerator before cooking
Potatoes or corn can be added for a heartier soup
For extra thickness mix a small amount of starch with milk and stir it in gently
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American