Shellfish Soup with Cilantro Recipe

Name: Shellfish Soup with Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 24 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells reserved; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 cup chopped leeks; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 4 1/2 cups water; 3/4 bunch fresh cilantro; 3/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 2 bay leaves; 6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut in half; 6 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3-inch length; 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed; 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions; 12 sea scallops, cut horizontally in half; Chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
24 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells reserved
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped leeks
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
4 1/2 cups water
3/4 bunch fresh cilantro
3/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 bay leaves
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut in half
6 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3-inch length
6 ounces snow peas, trimmed
1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
12 sea scallops, cut horizontally in half
Chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add shrimp shells; saute 3 minutes.
3
Add carrots, leeks and onion and saute 5 minutes.
4
Add wine; simmer 5 minutes.
5
Add water, 3/4 bunch cilantro, vanilla and bay leaves.
6
Cover; simmer over low heat 30 minutes.
7
Strain stock into large saucepan.
8
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
9
Chill.)
10
Bring stock to boil.
11
Add green beans, asparagus, snow peas and 3/4 cup green onions and simmer 1 minute.
12
Add shrimp and scallops; simmer until shellfish are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
13
Mix in 1/2 cup green onions.
14
Ladle soup into bowls.
15
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

886

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 24 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells reserved, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped leeks, and more.

Yes, Shellfish Soup with Cilantro 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.

Shellfish Soup with Cilantro

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