Rustic Seafood Soup Ultimate (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 onion, chopped
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1 large carrot, diced
05 - 1 bell pepper, chopped

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Liquid Ingredients

09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 4 cups fish or seafood stock
11 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
12 - 1 cup white wine (optional)

→ Seafood

13 - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
14 - 1 pound mussels or clams, scrubbed
15 - 1 pound white fish (cod or haddock), cubed

→ Garnishes

16 - Fresh parsley, for garnish
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
02 - Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
03 - Stir in the dried thyme and basil, allowing the spices to bloom for 1-2 minutes.
04 - Add the seafood stock, diced tomatoes, and white wine (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
05 - Allow the broth to simmer for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
06 - Carefully add the shrimp, mussels or clams, and white fish to the pot. Stir gently and cover.
07 - Continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and mussels or clams have opened.
08 - Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
09 - Remove from heat, and garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.
10 - Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an added zing.

# Notes:

01 - For a richer flavor, allow the soup to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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