Seafood Soup Recipes

From fish to lobsters and scallops to oysters, put both crustaceans and mollusks to good use with these seafood soup recipes, including gumbo, clam chowder, crab bisque, salmon chowder, shrimp chowder, seafood cioppino and more.

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Rich Seafood Chowder

This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish. Substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for all or part of the milk to make this soup even richer. —Anita Culver, Royersford, Pennsylvania

Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth

I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker,...


Rustic Fish Chowder

President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...


Cheddar Seafood Chowder

Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It’s packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon...

Traditional New England Clam Chowder

I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...


Elegant Seafood Bisque

Creamy bisque is elegant enough for sit-down dinners yet hearty enough for casual gatherings.—Mike Payne, Hixson, Tennessee

Simple Shrimp Chowder

Shrimp fans will be bowled over by this tasty take on chowder. The creamy broth is chock-full of vegetables. Chop...


Spicy Seafood Bisque

This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...


Seafood Bisque

We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...


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Cioppino-Style Soup

This classic San Fransisco soup makes an easy, healthy and flavorful dinner. I serve it every New Year's Eve, and...

Spicy Fresh Seafood Cioppino

Using prepared pasta sauce makes this hearty and hot one-pot dinner a cinch. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington


Potato Clam Chowder

I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It's a timeless classic I like to prepare for...


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Wonton Soup

Don't settle for the standard pork wontons at your local Chinese restaurant. This luxe wonton soup features dumplings with a...


Crawfish Bisque

This crawfish bisque is rich and flavorful, but surprisingly easy. Make a batch when you feel like spoiling yourself, or...


Easy Shrimp Ramen

You probably already have many ingredients for this easy shrimp ramen in your pantry. This 30-minute garlic and ginger dish...

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Manhattan Clam Chowder

Meet Manhattan clam chowder, the lesser-known (though equally delicious) cousin to New England's most famous soup recipe.


Singapore Noodle Soup

This spicy noodle dish is a beloved favorite in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore, where it is called laska. It is...


Easy Shrimp and Scallops Ramen Soup

This recipe is delicious and so easy to make at home on a weeknight. You can add any vegetables, seafood...


San Francisco Cioppino

Traditionally, cioppino is made with whatever seafood was caught that day or whatever seafood is on hand. It began as...


Lobster Bisque

Our homemade lobster bisque recipe is every bit as good as a restaurant's. It's luscious and creamy, with a rich...


Instant Pot Clam Chowder

All you need is 20 minutes of prep time to enjoy a creamy bowl of this Instant Pot clam chowder...


Sopa de Camarones (Shrimp Soup)

My daughter and I came up with this shrimp soup recipe when she was younger, and it's been a favorite...


Pressure-Cooker Fish Stew

I love fish and chowder, so this stew is a favorite of mine. It's made without cream or whole milk...


Crab and Asparagus Soup

I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my...

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Rich Seafood Chowder

This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....


Creamy Crab Soup

A friend brought this soup to a potluck and I had to have the recipe. I love how tasty and...


Golden Clam Chowder

This is comfort food at its best! Yes, you can have a warm bowl of homemade clam chowder for dinner...


Quick Shrimp Gumbo

This hearty dish is one of our favorites. I've made it with all shrimp or with all turkey sausage, and...


Quick Clam Chowder

Not only is this soup a quick fix, but it's oh-so-tasty. Dressing up canned soups allows you to enjoy the...