Description
This Stuffed Seafood Soup Bread Bowl is a delightful and comforting dish featuring a rich seafood soup with shrimp, crab, and scallops served inside a hollowed-out sourdough bread loaf. It combines creamy textures with fresh vegetables and aromatic Old Bay seasoning for a flavorful experience perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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Seafood Soup
- 2 cups seafood mix (shrimp, crab, and scallops)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fish stock
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bread Bowl
- 1 loaf of sourdough bread
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare the bread bowls.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, celery, and carrots, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook Seafood: Add the minced garlic and seafood mix to the pot. Cook until the seafood turns opaque, approximately 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the fish stock and heavy cream, stirring well to combine all ingredients into a creamy soup base.
- Season and Simmer: Season the soup with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to simmer gently on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Prepare Bread Bowls: While the soup simmers, carefully hollow out the sourdough loaf by removing the soft interior to create bowls suitable for holding the soup.
- Serve Soup: Once the soup is cooked and flavorful, ladle it into the hollowed sourdough bread bowls.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley and serve immediately to enjoy the soup with the crunchy bread bowl.
Notes
- Ensure the seafood is fresh or properly thawed for best flavor and texture.
- Use sourdough bread that is firm enough to hold the soup without becoming soggy too quickly.
- Fish stock can be substituted with clam juice or vegetable broth if unavailable.
- The bread bowl can be toasted in the oven for an extra crispy texture before serving.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; Old Bay adds a unique flavor but can be replaced with your favorite seafood seasoning blend.
- Serve immediately to prevent bread bowls from becoming overly soggy.
