12 Cozy Seafood Soups and Chowders for Fall

Serious Eats has compiled a list of twelve seafood soups and chowders to ease the transition into autumn. The collection spans a wide geographical range, offering dishes from light and bright to creamy and comforting.

The publication suggests these recipes satisfy the desire for soup season while acknowledging lingering warm weather. The list includes classic tomato-based stews, herbaceous broths, and rich, creamy chowders.

A Range of Global Stews

The selection features several iconic, tomato-forward seafood stews. Cioppino, a classic San Francisco dish, brings together an abundance of fish and shellfish in a rich broth. Zuppa di Pesce is a hearty Italian version with a flavorful tomato base. From Argentina, Chupín de Pescado offers a rustic fish and tomato stew where the fish remains the star.

For a project-worthy centerpiece, the list includes an authentic Bouillabaisse Marseillaise. This traditional French dish celebrates fresh fish in a richly aromatic broth.

Creamy and Comforting Chowders

Creamy, hearty options provide classic comfort. New England Clam Chowder is described as pure comfort in a bowl, packed with briny clams. An easy, one-pot Salmon Chowder promises a rich, velvety broth with tender fish and vegetables.

Cullen Skink, a Scottish smoked fish chowder, transforms simple ingredients like smoked fish and potatoes into a deeply satisfying, smoky meal.

Bright and Spicy Soups

The list also highlights vibrant, aromatic soups perfect for warmer days. Canh Chua Cá Thì Là is a Vietnamese fish soup balancing bright, tangy flavors with tomato and dill. Tom Yam Pla delivers the unmistakable Thai balance of spicy, sour, salty, and aromatic flavors with tender fish.

A Spicy Korean Seafood Soup promises bold flavor in every spoonful for those craving something intensely flavorful and warming.

Additional Seafood Favorites

Other featured recipes include a smoky Shrimp with Chorizo-Tomato Sauce, an excellent weeknight dinner with bold flavor. The list also recommends a Salmon Head Soup, which uses an often-overlooked cut to create a broth with exceptional richness and depth.

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