Super Easy Seafood Soup of Necessity
Dive into a comforting bowl of the "Super Easy Seafood Soup of Necessity," a heartwarming recipe designed for busy weeknights or when your pantry feels bare. This quick, flavorful soup combines tender frozen mixed seafood with the bold flavors of garlic, paprika, and oregano, simmered in a savory broth with diced tomatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the ultimate one-pot meal that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum taste. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with zesty lemon wedges, this simple yet satisfying soup is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a fuss-free dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Enjoy it as a light dinner or an elegant starter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 pound frozen mixed seafood
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cut into wedges lemon
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes, including their juices.
Add the red pepper flakes, paprika, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the frozen mixed seafood to the pot and stir. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is heated through and cooked completely.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
28 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
