Description
Culinary magic unfolds in this seafood soup bread bowl, where oceanic flavors nestle inside a warm, crusty embrace. Hearty coastal ingredients merge seamlessly, delivering a comforting meal that whisks you to seaside comfort with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound (454 grams) mixed seafood (such as shrimp, scallops, clams, and firm white fish), cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped
Base and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) seafood or fish stock
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Bread Bowl
- 4 small round sourdough loaves
Instructions
- Meticulously excavate the interior of each bread loaf, creating a sturdy vessel with approximately one-inch walls. Slice off the crown of each loaf and delicately remove the inner crumb, preserving the outer crust as a robust container. Reserve the extracted bread for potential dipping purposes.
- Heat butter in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature. Introduce seafood and execute swift cooking for 3-4 minutes until precisely prepared. Extract seafood and temporarily set aside, maintaining its optimal texture.
- Within the identical pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and aromatic. Incorporate flour and briefly toast to construct a foundational roux. Methodically introduce seafood stock and optional wine, whisking diligently to eliminate potential lumps. Allow mixture to gently simmer and thicken for approximately five minutes.
- Reduce thermal intensity and incorporate heavy cream. Integrate grated parmesan, seasoning comprehensively with salt and pepper. Permit the liquid to harmonize flavors through gentle simmering.
- Reintroduce cooked seafood into the developing broth, ensuring thorough integration. Allow ingredients to meld and warm together for several additional minutes.
- Strategically transfer the steaming seafood soup into prepared bread bowls, maximizing filling to create an abundant presentation. Distribute seafood generously to guarantee a rich experience in every spoonful.
- Embellish each bread bowl with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, presenting a rustic and elegant maritime-inspired dish.
Notes
- Choose sturdy, dense bread like sourdough or artisan round loaves to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain structural integrity when holding the creamy seafood soup.
- Toast the inside of bread bowls lightly with olive oil or butter before filling to create a protective barrier against liquid absorption and add extra flavor dimension.
- Utilize fresh, high-quality seafood like shrimp, scallops, or crab for maximum taste complexity and ensure precise cooking to prevent rubbery texture.
- Modify recipe for dietary needs by substituting dairy cream with coconut milk for lactose-intolerant individuals or using gluten-free flour for roux to accommodate wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg