Description
Warm up with Homemade Cioppino-Style Soup, a delightful Italian-American seafood stew that brings the essence of San Francisco’s iconic dish right to your kitchen. This comforting soup combines fresh shrimp, mussels, and calamari with a savory tomato-based broth enriched by aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish offers a unique blend of flavors that will satisfy seafood lovers and warm you from the inside out. With quick preparation and versatile ingredients, this cioppino-style soup is an easy solution for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 pound calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups fish stock or broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add crushed tomatoes, fish stock, and white wine to the pot. Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shrimp, mussels, and calamari to the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until mussels open and shrimp turn pink; discard any unopened mussels.
- Stir in fresh parsley, basil, and lemon juice; taste for seasoning adjustments. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg