Sopa de Mariscos (Seafood Soup)

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A Tex-Mex inspired seafood soup with a rich broth for a satisfying Sunday meal.

Submitted by Rob
Updated on July 28, 2024
close up view of Sopa de Mariscos (Seafood Soup) with clams, muscles, shrimp, carrots, peppers and avocado, in a white bowl
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 medium carrots, diced

  • 1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut from cob

  • 1 stalk celery, halved and diced

  • 6 cups chicken stock (such as Swanson®)

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, lime, and cilantro (such as RO*TEL®)

  • 1 ancho chile pepper, diced

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 pound fresh littleneck clams

  • 1 pound fresh mussels

  • 1 pound fresh cod, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • ¾ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste

  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Add carrots, corn, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, ancho chili, chili powder, and cumin and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, place clams and mussels in a bowl of cold water to filter out sand.

  4. Drain clams and mussels; add to the soup. Stir in cod and shrimp. Cover and boil until cod is white and flaky, mussels and clams are open, and shrimp is pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with cilantro and avocado.

Cook’s Note

If desired, save shrimp tails and shells, wrap up in cheesecloth, and add to the simmering soup. Remove from soup before adding seafood.

You can substitute snapper or tilapia for cod, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
10g Fat
16g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 925mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 14mg 79%
Potassium 872mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.