A Simple Seafood Soup Recipe

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Chicken is a lean protein alternative, while frozen shrimp can be more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, and vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers a similar color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized stock pot. Saute onions and fennel for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.

Add white wine, raise the heat and simmer for several minutes until reduced slightly.

Add fish stock, optional clam broth, bay leaf, allspice, and saffron and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on.

Add clams, cover, and simmer until the shells open, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add whitefish and shrimp and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fish and shrimp are cooked through.

Add 1 cup cream and stir in. Taste and add another ½ cup cream, if desired.

Add 2 TBSPs lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice, to taste.

Add the fresh herbs and stir in.

Salt and pepper, to taste.

Ladle into individual bowls and add additional optional seasonings, to taste.

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