Recipe of Açorda de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup)
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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
Ingredients
Instructions
1
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until they become translucent.
2
Step 2
Stir in the red bell pepper, tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Step 5
While the soup simmers, toast the slices of bread until they're crisp on the edges.
6
Step 6
Tear the toasted bread into chunks and place them at the bottom of serving bowls.
7
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.
8
Step 8
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro and parsley.
9
Step 9
Ladle the hot soup over the bread in the serving bowls.
10
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
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 45 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.