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Creamy seafood soup with saffron.

Seafood Soup with Saffron

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There’s something truly special about a seafood soup that combines rich, deep flavors with a velvety, luxurious texture. This shrimp and salmon soup is a dish that feels both comforting and elegant, making it perfect for everything from a cozy night in to a dinner party centerpiece. In short, this is a soup recipe you simply have to try!

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4-5 portions 1x

Ingredients

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  • 300 g (11 oz) shrimp, with the shells on
  • 300 g (11 oz) prawns
  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) salmon, cut into cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
  • 4 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 bottle (750 ml / 3 cups) white wine
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp white peppercorns
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 large parsnip, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ g (¼ tsp) saffron
  • 700 ml (3 cups) heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp dill, chopped
  • Salt, to taste

To Serve

  • Crème fraîche
  • Bread (preferably sourdough)

Instructions

  1. Peel the shrimp, saving the shells in one bowl and the shrimp in another. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened and slightly golden.
  3. Add the thyme and garlic, frying for another minute.
  4. Add the shrimp shells and stir.
  5. Pour in the white wine, then add the bay leaves, white peppercorns, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Season with salt.
  6. Place the saffron in a small bowl and pour over a bit of hot water. Let sit.
  7. Strain the stock using a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the solids.
  8. Return the strained stock to the pot and add the parsnip, carrots, and potatoes. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Pour in the saffron and its soaking liquid, then simmer the vegetables for another 5 minutes.
  10. Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer on very low heat for a few minutes.
  11. Add the salmon and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  12. Add the prawns and cook for another few minutes.
  13. Taste and adjust the salt, if needed.
  14. Finally, add the shrimp and dill. Stir and serve immediately with crème fraîche and bread. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

Find it online: https://ivaneats.com/seafood-soup-with-saffron/