28 Cozy Seafood Soup Recipes to Try ASAP

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28 Cozy Seafood Soup Recipes to Try ASAP1/28 Traditional New England Clam Chowder 5 Reviews Traditional New England Clam Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir…the recipe for this splendid chowder! It’s a traditional soup that stands the test of time.—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 138 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 2/28

This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare

Sweet Potato and Crab Soup 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the sweet potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories, 28g fat (18g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 994mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 3/28 Shrimp Pad Thai Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45

—Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

min Servings 8 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes, but it is often loaded with extra calories. This soup is a healthier option that has all the flavor of traditional versions. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without optional ingredients): 252 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 4/28 Slow-Cooked Manhattan Clam Chowder 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Manhattan Clam Chowder

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this simple, delicious soup years ago when my husband and I both worked. It’s easy to dump all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and then wonderful to come home to the aroma of dinner ready. —Mary Dixon, Northville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean

I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions

meat. 5/28 Creamy Seafood Bisque 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions. —Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 453 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 6/28 Maryland Crab Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

Cream of Crab Soup 9

photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try this hearty soup that incorporates the best of vegetable soup and flavorful crab. I break whole crabs and claws into pieces and drop them into the soup to cook, then serve it with saltine crackers and a cold beer. —Freelove Knott, Palm Bay, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 202 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 1111mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. 7/28 Cream of Crab Soup 9

One of our Chesapeake Bay delicacies is the Maryland Blue Crab

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JULIA HARTBECK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of our Chesapeake Bay delicacies is the Maryland Blue Crab. It’s abundant from May through October and used in a variety of dishes, like this rich soup. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 262 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. 8/28 Elegant Seafood Bisque 1 Review Elegant Seafood Bisque Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2

quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy bisque is elegant enough for sit-down dinners yet hearty enough for casual gatherings.—Mike Payne, Hixson, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1107mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 9/28 Salmon Sweet Potato Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Sweet Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe as a healthier alternative to whitefish chowder, which is a

favorite in the area where I grew up

favorite in the area where I grew up. The salmon and sweet potatoes boost the nutrition and the slow cooker makes it more convenient. It’s especially comforting on a cold fall or winter day! —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 279 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 834mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 10/28 Manhattan Clam Chowder 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to

It is easy to make and tastes wonderful on a cold winter evening

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I typically serve this chowder with a tossed salad and hot rolls. It is easy to make and tastes wonderful on a cold winter evening. My family has enjoyed it for more than 30 years. —Joan Hopewell, Columbus, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 91 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 11/28 Split Pea Soup with Bacon & Crab 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Split Pea Soup with Bacon & Crab Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 12

servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many split pea soups use ham and bacon for good, smoky flavor. Taking it one amazing step farther-add crabmeat. Freeze this one without toppings (freeze the cooked bacon separately), then reheat soup in a saucepan. Feel free to add more chicken stock or broth when reheating if you need it. Sprinkle bacon and fresh crab on top of bowls of hot soup. —Stephen Exel, Des Moines, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups with about 3 tablespoons crab mixture: 533 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1036mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate

(8g sugars, 20g fiber), 32g protein

(8g sugars, 20g fiber), 32g protein. 12/28 Cioppino 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cioppino Recipe Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It’s brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium,

15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein

15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 13/28 Crab and Corn Chowder 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crab and Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I started cooking at a local restaurant when I was 16 years old. This creamy chowder was one of the soups we made. The recipe had been passed from cook to cook— but had never been written down, until now! Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 402 calories,

21g fat (12g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 14/28 Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth 3 Reviews Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 250 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1005mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber),

27g protein

27g protein. 15/28 Salmon Dill Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best soup I have ever made, according to my husband, who loves salmon so much that he could eat it every day. It’s a treat for both of us, so when I get some, I try to make it a very special dish like this one. —Hidemi Walsh, Plainfield, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2-1/2 cups: 398 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g

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