As we enter the winter season, I find myself craving soups. This seafood soup is an old stand-by that everybody loves, and when my daughter asked me for the recipe this week, I was shocked that I had never written it down. Finally, I put this recipe to paper and I’m happy to share. Please know that if you don’t eat seafood or fish, you can leave it out and it will still be delicious.
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cups organic onion, chopped
- 1 cup organic carrots, chopped
- 2 org. potatoes, cut into bite size cubes
- 3 stalks org. celery, chopped
- 1 organic pepper, chopped
- 2 cups organic broccoli florettes
- 1 cup organic frozen corn
- 2 Tbs. chopped garlic
- 1 32 oz. jar organic tomato sauce
- 5 cups boiling water
- 3 Tbs. parsley
- 1 Tbs. cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbs. dill, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- fresh pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can chopped clams
- 1 lb mixed seafood (I use the Trader Joe’s frozen Seafood Blend)
- In a large pot, cover bottom with the olive oil.
- Sauté onions over med heat until translucent.
- Add carrots and potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, celery and peppers, and continue to stir and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add a touch of boiling water if vegetables are sticking.
- Add the tomato sauce, water, herbs, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the corn, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adjust the spices and salt and pepper for your taste, before adding the seafood, clams and broccoli.
- Continue cooking for another 10 minutes and serve immediately.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Step-By-Step Photo Instructions
In a large pot, cover bottom with the olive oil. Sauté onions over med heat until translucent. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add garlic, celery and peppers, and continue to stir and cook for a few more minutes. Add a touch of boiling water if vegetables are sticking. Add the tomato sauce, water, herbs, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the corn, and simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust the spices and salt and pepper for your taste, before adding the seafood, clams and broccoli.
Continue cooking for another 10 minutes and serve immediately. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
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