Aromatic Shellfish Soup Recipe

Name: Aromatic Shellfish Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x Stock ready made and all shellfish cleaned; 2 x Garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced; 1 x Star anise; 8 x White peppercorns, crushed; 1 x Lemon and 1 orange, zest of; 1 sprg thyme; 500 ml Cool water A small bunch of chervil, minced; 100 ml Dry white wine; 1/2 x Onion, peeled and finely minced White of 1 small leek, finely minced; 1 x Carrot, peeled and finely minced; 1 sm Fennel bulb, finely minced; 12 x Mussels, cleaned and rinsed; 12 x Clams; 12 x Cockles; 4 lrg Scallops, each sliced into 3; 1/2 x A cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into strips; 2 x Plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 sm Bunc coriander, picked and finely sliced

Servings: persons

1 x Stock ready made and all shellfish cleaned
2 x Garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
1 x Star anise
8 x White peppercorns, crushed
1 x Lemon and 1 orange, zest of
1 sprg thyme
500 ml Cool water A small bunch of chervil, minced
100 ml Dry white wine
1/2 x Onion, peeled and finely minced White of 1 small leek, finely minced
1 x Carrot, peeled and finely minced
1 sm Fennel bulb, finely minced
12 x Mussels, cleaned and rinsed
12 x Clams
12 x Cockles
4 lrg Scallops, each sliced into 3
1/2 x A cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into strips
2 x Plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 sm Bunc coriander, picked and finely sliced

1
Put all the vegetables, spices, zests and thyme into a large saucepan and pour in the cool water.
2
Bring to the boil and skim, then simmer for about10 min.
3
Pour in the wine and simmer for a further 2 min.
4
Add in the minced coriander then take the pan off the heat and leave uncovered for about half an hour to infuse, strain through a fine conical sieve into a clean pan and bring to the boil, turn down to simmering point.
5
Add in the mussels, clams and cockles, cover and cook over the highest possible heat for about 2 min till they open, add in the sliced scallops and cook for a further 30 seconds.
6
Toss in the cucumber and diced tomato and coriander and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x Stock ready made and all shellfish cleaned, 2 x Garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced, 1 x Star anise, 8 x White peppercorns, crushed, and more.

Yes, Aromatic Shellfish Soup Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!