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Recipe of Açorda de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup)

Recipe of Açorda de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup)
Açorda de Marisco is a delicious Portuguese seafood bread soup with a rich, flavorful broth and a medley of fresh seafood. It's a comforting dish that brings the flavors of the sea to your table.

Recipe Summary

Preparation 45 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Intermediate
4 Servings
45 min Preparation
Intermediate
Seafood

Ingredients

  • 500g mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams)
  • 4 slices of day-old rustic bread
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 4 cups fish or seafood broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Join me and let's see how to make Açorda de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup)

Instructions:

    Step 1
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until they become translucent.
  • Step 2
  • Stir in the red bell pepper, tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Step 3
  • Add the seafood to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink and the clams and mussels begin to open.
  • Step 4
  • Pour in the fish or seafood broth and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors together.
  • Step 5
  • While the soup simmers, toast the slices of bread until they're crisp on the edges.
  • Step 6
  • Tear the toasted bread into chunks and place them at the bottom of serving bowls.
  • Step 7
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the hot soup, stirring constantly to create ribbons of cooked egg throughout the soup.
  • Step 8
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro and parsley.
  • Step 9
  • Ladle the hot soup over the bread in the serving bowls.
  • Step 10
  • Garnish each bowl with the remaining cilantro and parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Tips for this recipe

Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Açorda de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup) and get the best results.

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
  • Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
  • Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning

Variations of this recipe

Try these delicious variations of Açorda de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup) to give a different touch to your preparation.

  • Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
  • Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
  • Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables

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