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Easy Cioppino

Savor Every Spoonful of Easy Cioppino Delight

Experience comfort and elegance with this Easy Cioppino, a flavorful seafood stew perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh
  • 1 cup dry white wine or broth for non-alcoholic
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes for chunkier texture
  • 2 cups seafood or fish stock homemade or store-bought
  • 1 leaf bay leaf fresh preferred
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Seafood Medley
  • 1 pound seafood mix (mussels, clams, shrimp, fish, scallops) fresh preferred
For Garnishing
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley or basil
  • 2 wedges lemon or lime

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Cioppino
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes and seafood or fish stock. Add bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Gently fold in mussels and clams, cover tightly, and cook for about 5 minutes until shellfish have opened. Discard any that remain closed.
  5. Stir in shrimp, fish fillets, and scallops. Cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and fish flakes easily.
  6. Remove bay leaf and ladle Easy Cioppino into bowls, garnishing with parsley and serving with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty sourdough bread for the ultimate experience. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy the vibrant flavors.

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