Yield: Serves 6–8 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 hours on Low
Cioppino is a “catch of the day” type of soup. It typically contains seafood found in the salt water of the Pacific Ocean, such as shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, and more. Don’t be afraid to vary the seafood in this soup depending on your personal preferences.
INGREDIENTS
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups seafood stock
6 ounces tomato paste
½ cup red wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (6-ounce) cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
1 (6.5-ounce) can chopped clams, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes with their juices, bell pepper, onion, celery, stock, tomato paste, wine, garlic, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
3. When ready to serve, remove from the heat and stir in the tuna, shrimp, crabmeat, and clams. Replace the cover and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, just until the seafood is heated through.
4. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the basil and parsley. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.