Little Bear's Seafood Soup

Dive into the cozy, ocean-inspired flavors of Little Bear's Seafood Soup, a heartwarming dish perfect for seafood lovers. This one-pot recipe brings together tender shrimp, flaky white fish, succulent scallops, and sweet clams in a savory broth enriched with crushed tomatoes, seafood stock, and a fragrant blend of garlic, paprika, and bay leaf. Hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery add a comforting touch, while a garnish of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon provide a burst of freshness. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking time, this hearty yet elegant soup is ideal for family dinners or impressing guests. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth, and enjoy a wholesome, sea-to-table experience in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 medium russet potato, diced
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound white fish fillets (e.g., cod or haddock), cubed
• 0.5 pounds bay scallops
• 0.5 pounds clam meat
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the diced potato, crushed tomatoes, seafood stock, bay leaf, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 5

While the soup simmers, prepare the seafood by ensuring the shrimp, fish, scallops, and clam meat are clean and cut to bite-sized pieces if needed.

Step 6

Carefully add the shrimp, cubed white fish, scallops, and clam meat to the pot. Simmer for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf from the soup, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.

Step 9

Enjoy your bowl of Little Bear's Seafood Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3372.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2072.4

Total Fat 46.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1344.8mg	0%
Sodium 6798.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 307.5g	0%

Vitamin D 907.2IU	0%
Calcium 799.1mg	0%
Iron 75.6mg	0%
Potassium 7736.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.9%

Protein: 58.1%

Carbs: 22.0%