RICK BAYLESS'S RED CHILE SEAFOOD SOUP

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
3 dried guajillo chiles (about 3/4 ounce), stemmed, seeded, and torn into large pieces
15 ounces diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
1 large white onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, peeled
6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken, or fish broth
4 medium red-skin boiling potatoes, or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 8 pieces
2 large sprigs fresh epazote, optional
Coarse salt
1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded, or 2 clams, scrubbed
1 pound fish fillets, such as halibut, mahi-mahi, or catfish, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1 lime, cut into 6 wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add chiles; saute, being careful not to overtoast chiles, until aromatic and they have changed color slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chiles to a blender jar; add tomatoes and their juice to blender jar.
  • Add 2/3 of the onion and all the garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer remaining onion to a strainer, and rinse under cold water; reserve for garnish. Using the same slotted spoon, transfer onions and garlic to blender; process until smooth.
  • Set a medium-mesh strainer over pot; using a wooden spoon, press tomato mixture through. Return pot to medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, until reduced and thick, about 6 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and epazote, if using; when mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Just before serving, increase heat to medium-high; add mussels and fish. Boil briskly until shells have opened, about 4 minutes.
  • To serve, ladle into large bowls. Sprinkle generously with cilantro and reserved onion. Serve immediately with limes.

prosper Onyekosor
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again, even without the seafood.


Maruf Alom
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the chiles and the tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


rehana Rajput
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Sadman Hossan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add more shrimp. I love shrimp and I think it would make the soup even better.


Dineo Sefadi maneli
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This soup is delicious, but it is a bit too spicy for me. I would recommend using less chiles if you don't like spicy food.


Rama Sunar
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again, even without the seafood.


Crystal Vargas
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the chiles and the tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Caroline Nzioka
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Binta Kassama
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables. I think it would be even better with some chopped carrots and celery.


Carlos Castaneda
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This soup is delicious, but it is a bit spicy for me. Next time, I will use less chiles. Other than that, I really enjoyed it. The broth is flavorful and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


Asadullah Mazhar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it always leaves me feeling satisfied.


Godfrey Masinde
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This soup is easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use frozen seafood, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I also appreciate that the recipe is not too spicy. I can add more heat if I want, but it's perfect as is for my fam


Abid hussain Rafi
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I especially liked the shrimp. They were plump and juicy.


Norzang Rabten
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I love the vibrant red color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to dive right in. The flavors are just as impressive as the color. The chiles give it a nice kick, but it's not too spicy. The seafood is cooked perfectly and the vegetable


Mamajah Jalloh
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This soup is a flavor explosion! The combination of the roasted red chiles, tomatoes, and spices creates a rich and complex broth that is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the shrimp and fish. I will definitely be making this again.