A creamy and hearty soup filled with a variety of seafood, perfect for a warm and comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 cups clam juice
- 1 pound clams
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 onion
- 4 potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound scallops
- 1 pound shrimp
Directions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 4
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Step 5
Slowly pour in the clam juice, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Step 6
Add the milk, heavy cream, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 7
Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 8
Add the shrimp, scallops, and clams. Cook until the seafood is opaque and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the bay leaves and serve hot.