Sopa de Siete Potencias

Name: Sopa de Siete Potencias
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 6 cups seafood stock; 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed; 12 mussels, scrubbed; 1/2 lb red snapper fillet, cubed; 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled; 4 oz squid rings, sliced; 4 oz sea scallops, halved; 4 oz lump crab meat

A rich Cuban seafood soup brimming with seven varieties of seafood simmered in a savory white wine and tomato soffrito broth.

55 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

CubanSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups seafood stock
12 littleneck clams, scrubbed
12 mussels, scrubbed
1/2 lb red snapper fillet, cubed
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled
4 oz squid rings, sliced
4 oz sea scallops, halved
4 oz lump crab meat

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
5

Add 6 cups seafood stock and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
6

Add 12 scrubbed littleneck clams and 12 scrubbed mussels, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes until shells open.
7

Stir in 1/2 lb cubed red snapper fillet, 1/2 lb peeled large shrimp, 4 oz sliced squid rings, 4 oz halved sea scallops, and 4 oz lump crab meat.
8

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until red snapper fillet reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F and seafood is opaque.

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Questions

What is Sopa de Siete Potencias?

A rich Cuban seafood soup brimming with seven varieties of seafood simmered in a savory white wine and tomato soffrito broth. This reference files it under Cuban soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Sopa de Siete Potencias reach?

For Sopa de Siete Potencias, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 8. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of white wine in Sopa de Siete Potencias?

The entry for Sopa de Siete Potencias calls for 1/2 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the fish in Sopa de Siete Potencias?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Sopa de Siete Potencias uses 1/2 lb red snapper fillet, cubed.

Does Sopa de Siete Potencias contain shellfish?

Yes: 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed, 12 mussels, scrubbed, 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and 4 oz squid rings, sliced. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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