Cioppino

This seafood soup is a delightful combination of tender shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, crabmeat, and cod, simmered in a flavorful broth. The slow cooker method allows the ingredients to meld together and develop rich flavors. With a base of sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of herbs, along with the addition of stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, and white wine, this soup is bursting with aromatic goodness. The result is a comforting and satisfying bowl of seafood goodness that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it hot with some crusty bread or a side salad for a complete and hearty meal. Get ready to indulge in a seafood feast with every spoonful of this delicious soup.

Serves 6

ALLERGIES:

• SF (Shellfish-Free)
• GF (Gluten-Free)
• DF (Dairy-Free)
• EF (Egg-Free)
• V (Vegetarian)
• NF (Nut-Free)

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups stewed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups white wine
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
• 18 small clams
• 18 cleaned and debearded mussels
• 1 1/2 cups crabmeat
• 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cubed

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
2. Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add the chopped parsley, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, dried basil, dried thyme, dried oregano, water, and white wine. Stir to combine the ingredients.
3. Gently add the peeled and deveined large shrimp, bay scallops, small clams, cleaned and debearded mussels, crabmeat, and cubed cod fillets into the slow cooker. Make sure all the seafood is submerged in the liquid.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the seafood to cook through.
5. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the bay leaves from the soup. Serve the seafood soup hot, ladling it into individual bowls.

This seafood soup is a delightful medley of flavors and textures, with the tender shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, crabmeat, and cod creating a satisfying seafood experience. The aromatic blend of onions, garlic, herbs, and tomatoes infuses the broth with rich and savory notes. Enjoy this delicious and hearty seafood soup with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.