Here’s a rich and comforting Mixed Seafood Soup in a Creamy Sauce — perfect for when you’re craving something elegant yet cozy. Think of it as a cross between a chowder and a creamy seafood stew. 🍲🦐🐟
🐚 Creamy Mixed Seafood Soup
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min
🍳 Cook Time: 30 min
🍽️ Serves: 4–6
🧄 Ingredients:
Seafood:
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1 lb mixed seafood, such as:
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Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
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Scallops
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White fish (like cod or haddock), cubed
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Mussels or clams (optional)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for marinating)
Base:
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 celery stalk, diced
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1 carrot, diced
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2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
Liquid:
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3 cups seafood stock (or fish/chicken broth)
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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½ cup dry white wine (optional, can sub with broth)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + celery salt)
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¼ tsp dried thyme or dill
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Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Garnish:
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Lemon wedges
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Crusty bread or garlic toast, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. (Optional) Prep the Seafood
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If using frozen seafood, thaw and pat dry.
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Toss with a bit of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit while you start the soup.
2. Sauté the Base
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
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Add onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until soft, about 5–7 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. Make the Roux
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Sprinkle in the flour. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw taste.
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Slowly add the white wine (if using), stirring to deglaze the pot.
4. Add Liquids
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Gradually pour in the seafood stock while stirring.
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Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
5. Add Cream & Seasoning
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Stir in the cream.
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Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and Old Bay seasoning.
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Simmer gently (don’t boil) for 5–10 minutes.
6. Add the Seafood
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Add the seafood and simmer for 5–8 minutes, or until:
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Shrimp turn pink
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Fish flakes easily
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Scallops are opaque
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Shellfish open (discard any that don’t)
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7. Finish & Serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
🍋 Tips & Variations:
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Add a handful of corn kernels or diced potatoes for more body.
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Stir in a spoonful of cream cheese for extra richness.
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Add a splash of hot sauce or smoked paprika for depth.