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    Home » Recipes » Seafood

    Italian Seafood Soup {Cioppino} Recipe

    UPDATED Feb 12, 2020 · PUBLISHED Nov 16, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Italian Seafood Soup or Cioppino is an elegant, one-pot dream come true. It's chock full of seafood and flavor, low calorie, low-carb and easier to make than you could possibly imagine!

    Italian Seafood Soup in bowl with spoon

    We had this delicious Italian Seafood Soup last Christmas Eve. It was divine and I could hardly wait to share it. But, I did. I waited. I wanted to save it for the "perfect" night.

    Am I the only one who ends up having splurge dishes, like Broiled Scallops with a Parmesan Crust, Shrimp Couscous Paella or Crock-Pot Beef Bourguignon once or twice a year? 

    Upon further reflection, I decided this recipe should not follow the path of fine china or holiday dishes...the ones you only pull out for special occasions and guests. I'm all about celebrating every day and savoring life's moments big and small. 

    So, I promptly prepared another pot of seafood cioppino soup, for lunch no less, and took some pictures. It really wasn't much of an ordeal. It takes about an hour to make this one-pot soup and a good part of that time is hands-off simmering.

    We thoroughly enjoyed it for lunch on Saturday. 🙂 It was sort of my own personal declaration that any day is a good day to enjoy a delicious meal you love with family and friends.

    Seafood Cioppino Stew in bowl with spoon

    Tips to Make the Best Italian Seafood Soup

    There are several keys to making this seafood cioppino stew spectacular (and conversely, not the creation it should be.)

    • Allow the vegetables and spices to simmer and meld together for a full 30 minutes. I've shortened this step when making Homemade Vegetable Soup...and I am always disappointed. Since pricey seafood is involved, don't make that mistake.
    • Don't be scared to use live mussels and clams. They are a fun addition to this stew and very easy to work with.

    Tips for working with Clams and Mussels: Buy them alive and store in the refrigerator in a bag that is open just a bit so that they get some air. When you are ready to cook them, if they are "closed" then they are good. If they are open a bit, then they might not be. Tap them on the counter and if they close up, then they are still good. The ones that don't open need to be tossed. Ours were already cleaned when I purchased them. Check with the store where you buy them for special instructions.

    All that being said, you can easily substitute a can of clams.

    • Don't overcook the seafood and allow it to become tough and rubbery. It's added at the end to achieve perfection. The shrimp should just turn pink, the scallops no longer opaque and the shells of the mollusks should be open. Resist the temptation to go a bit longer "just to be sure."

    Easy Italian Seafood Stew in bowl with spoon and bread on the side

    What to serve with Italian Seafood Soup

    Here are some serving suggestions to round out a dinner where seafood soup is the main attraction:

    • A nice salad, such as Massaged Kale Salad or Homemade Caesar Salad by Once Upon a Chef or
    • Sides such as green beans, roasted carrots, cheesy mushroom quinoa or mashed potatoes
    • Don't forget a good thick bread to sop up broth!
    • Finish it off with a decadent dessert like Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ganache or Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

    Please rate this recipe and tag @DinnerMom or #DinnerMom on social media. We love to see what you are cooking up!

    Seafood Cioppino Stew

    Italian Seafood Soup

    Italian Seafood Soup or Cioppino is an easy, elegant, one-pot dream come true. It's low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free and delicious!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 255kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 onion diced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 carrots sliced
    • 1 celery stalk sliced
    • 29 ounces diced tomatoes 2 14.5 ounce cans, petite diced
    • 32 ounces broth low-salt chicken or vegetable
    • ¾ cup white wine
    • 1 Tablespoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tail off (I used medium-sized shrimp)
    • 1 pound sea scallops
    • 1 pound cod cubed or other firm white fish, such as mahi mahi
    • 10 clams cleaned
    • 10 mussels cleaned and debearded

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
    • Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery to pot and saute for about 5 minutes or until tender.
    • Add tomatoes, broth, wine, basil, thyme and oregano to the pot and stir to combine.
    • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
    • Stir in the seafood and bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until seafood is cooked through and clams and mussels have opened.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1088mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4145IU | Vitamin C: 17.8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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    1. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons

      February 11, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Ahhh! I LOVE cioppino, and I've been craving it for so long! I made it for New Year's Day about four years ago, as eating seafood on that day is said to bring good luck, so cioppino should be LOTS of good luck. I vowed to make it every year on New Year's Day, but then we started taking vacations for that holiday, and it just didn't work out that way. I guess I'll have to find some other occasion for it 🙂

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      • Marjory

        February 15, 2014 at 6:58 pm

        Such an easy and healthy recipe...definitely need to find an occasion soon!

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    2. Marjory

      February 11, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

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    3. Denay

      November 16, 2018 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! I haven't had Cioppino in so long. That needs to change right now! Your recipe for this traditional Italian dish is excellent. Yum. Yum!

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      • Marjory

        November 16, 2018 at 12:06 pm

        Thanks for your comment! I hope you get your seafood fix soon! 🙂

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    4. Nellie Tracy

      November 16, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      I've never had Cioppino but this looks incredible and I am definitely going to have to try it now!

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      • Marjory

        November 16, 2018 at 12:36 pm

        Yay! If you are a seafood lover, I'm sure you will enjoy it!

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    5. Beth Lee

      November 16, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love your encouragement to think of this as an any day meal and not just for special occasions! Wonderful post and recipe.

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      • Marjory

        November 16, 2018 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you!!!

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    6. MARLA HOCKFELD

      December 20, 2019 at 11:58 am

      To make this recipie just a little easier, can use Italian seasoning (which includes all three spices) and a bag of frozen seafood mix (sold at Smith's, Bakers, Sam's and Cistco).. need to allow time for the seafood to thaw overnight in the fridge.

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      • Marjory Pilley

        December 21, 2019 at 7:55 am

        Great tips! Thank you!

        Reply

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