Bosphorus Seafood Chowder (Boğaziçi Deniz Ürünleri Çorbası)
Boğaziçi Deniz Ürünleri Çorbası, or Bosphorus Seafood Chowder, is a delicious and hearty soup that originates from Turkish cuisine. This rich and flavorful chowder is packed with a variety of fresh seafood and aromatic spices, making it a perfect dish for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 500g mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups fish or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and potatoes to the pot, and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the fish or seafood broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the mixed seafood to the pot and cook for a few minutes until the seafood is fully cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Soup bowls
Tools
Knife Cutting board Soup ladle
Serving suggestions
Serve the Boğaziçi Deniz Ürünleri Çorbası with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the chowder before adding the seafood.
Cost
$20