Description
Hearty San Francisco sourdough bread bowl cradles a rich, creamy seafood chowder brimming with ocean-fresh flavors. Succulent shrimp, tender clams, and delicate fish mingle in a velvety broth that invites you to savor each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops)
- 3 cups seafood broth
Bread and Base Ingredients:
- 4 sourdough bread bowls
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Craft edible vessels by slicing sourdough bread tops and gently excavating interiors, maintaining a sturdy 1-inch wall thickness.
- Activate a culinary foundation in a spacious pot, melting butter over moderate heat and introducing diced onions with crushed garlic, transforming them into an aromatic landscape within 3-4 minutes.
- Integrate flour into the sautéed mixture, allowing a subtle thickening process for 1-2 minutes while stirring consistently.
- Gradually introduce seafood broth, whisking smoothly to create a harmonious liquid base, then incorporate an oceanic medley of shrimp, crab, and scallops, allowing gentle cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- Enrich the maritime concoction with heavy cream, seasoning delicately with salt and pepper, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes until achieving a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the soup into prepared sourdough vessels positioned on a baking sheet, ensuring even distribution.
- Roast the assembled bread bowls at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, developing a golden, crisp exterior that complements the creamy seafood interior.
- Extract from the oven and embellish with freshly chopped parsley, presenting a visually stunning and flavorful maritime dining experience.
Notes
- Toast bread bowls carefully to prevent burning, ensuring a crispy exterior while maintaining a soft interior texture.
- Swap seafood with plant-based alternatives like tofu or jackfruit for vegetarian diets, maintaining similar protein content and oceanic flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free bread for those with wheat sensitivities, creating an inclusive dining experience without compromising taste.
- Control soup consistency by adjusting cream and flour quantities, allowing personalization of thickness based on individual preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-38 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg