7 Fish Soup Recipes That Will 'Bowl' You Over
Someone once said soup is a lot like life — it's all about what you put into it. Get ready to put delicious seafood into these.
Jan 28, 2025
As the year wraps up and winter approaches, guess what time it is? Yup, that's right: It's soup season.
When the temperature drops and the mere thought of stepping outside makes you shiver, the idea of sitting down to a steaming bowl of goodness — one that's chock full of delectable ingredients like plump shrimp, crab, or chunks of firm white fish swimming in a simmering broth enriched with a hint of tomato or splash of cream — can send a warming sensation throughout your body.
There's a reason why soups and stews, particularly seafood and fish soups, are so beloved around the globe. Whether you let the soup pot simmer for hours on the stove or pull out some delicious and convenient leftovers from the fridge or freezer, a soup's flavors keep getting better with time.
So, go ahead: Cozy up with a cup of clam chowder for lunch or dive into a robust bowl of cioppino for dinner. Any way you choose to consume it, you can't go wrong with a comforting bowl of fish soup. It's like a warm hug for your taste buds, and who can resist that?
Clam Chowder
Clam Chowder
Shop : Classic Clam Chowder from Vital Choice
The definition of clam chowder is simple: It's a fish soup that traditionally includes clams, broth, potatoes, onions, and celery. While creamy New England and tomato-based Manhattan clam chowders tend to claim the spotlight, Rhode Island clam chowder is, unfortunately, overlooked.
With its delicate and refined flavor profile, this clear broth soup has a rich, centuries-old history that deserves recognition. The key is to let the sweet, subtle flavor of the clams shine through. The clear and refreshing broth is made by simmering clams, potatoes, onions, and bacon in water or fish stock until tender, and then straining the broth to remove any solids. The resulting soup boasts a savory sweetness from the clams and a slightly salty tang from the pork.
Contemporary versions, like this one, introduce a touch of heavy cream to enrich the broth while preserving its lightness, yielding a chowder that's still thinner and more refined than the more well-known New England version.
Shop : Classic Clam Chowder from Vital Choice
