Cioppino with Mussels and Bacon
Serves 4 to 6
Time 40 min
Try this flavorful seafood soup in a hollowed out sourdough loaf or ladled on top of sourdough slices. A simple salad of mixed greens tops off the meal.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 slices smokehouse bacon, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 pound fresh mussels, washed
- 1 (12.0-ounce) package frozen cod fillets, thawed and cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 tablespoon Mediterranean seafood seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Method
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan and fry bacon until cooked but not crispy.
Add onion and sauté until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
Add tomatoes and vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Add mussels, fish and seasoning.
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and mussels are opened. Be careful not to overcook.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with basil.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 310 calories (140 from fat), 16g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 1640mg sodium, 23g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 15g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 slices smokehouse bacon, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 pound fresh mussels, washed
- 1 (12.0-ounce) package frozen cod fillets, thawed and cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 tablespoon Mediterranean seafood seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil