|7 Seas Mexican Seafood Soup | Views recipe/ Receta de Caldo 7 Mares Sabroso!!

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: fish fillets

Scallops provide a lean protein alternative, while fish fillets are more budget-friendly.

octopus

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is lower in fat, and canned tuna is cost-effective and easy to find.

mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Clams are a nutritious substitute, and canned options are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while seasoned water can reduce costs.

Prepare seafood by washing thoroughly and cutting into pieces as needed.

Mix cornstarch, water, salt, pepper, and egg white in a bowl; add Cod to soak.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add chopped vegetables (tomatoes, onion, Anaheim pepper, poblano pepper, garlic, carrot, zucchini, and potato) to the pot; sauté for 2-4 minutes until fragrant.

Add bay leaves, oregano, and dried chilies; sauté for another 2 minutes.

Pour in 7 cups of water and add Knorr chicken bouillon and peppercorns; bring to a boil for 8-10 minutes.

Add zucchini, carrots, and seafood (clams, octopus, squid, and Cod) to the pot; boil for 10 minutes, adjusting time for desired tenderness.

Add chopped cilantro and green onions just before serving.

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