Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with the Seafood Delight Bread Bowl Soup. This enticing recipe combines the rich flavors of mixed seafood with a creamy, velvety broth, all served in a warm, crusty sourdough bread bowl. It’s not just a meal; it’s a delightful dining spectacle that is perfect for chilly evenings or any time you crave a satisfying, gourmet-style soup at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large round sourdough bread bowls, hollowed out
- 1 lb of mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, crab meat, or lobster)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup flour (for thickening)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Bowls: Start by slicing off the top of each sourdough bread and gently hollow out the inside using your hands, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Preserve the removed bread to serve later for extra dipping.
- Cook the Seafood: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mixed seafood and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until just cooked. Remove the seafood from the pot and set it aside to prevent overcooking.
- Make the Soup Base: Using the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they are soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour to form a roux and cook for an additional minute. Gradually add the seafood stock or chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to cook for around 5 minutes until the base begins to thicken.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream along with grated parmesan cheese. Season the soup with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Combine Seafood and Soup: Gently add the previously cooked seafood back into the pot. Stir to combine everything and allow it to simmer for a few more minutes, enhancing the rich seafood flavors.
- Stuff the Bread Bowls: Carefully ladle the hot seafood soup into the prepared bread bowls, ensuring each is generously filled. The crusty edges of the bread bowl will add a pleasing texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes