Savory Seafood Soup

Directions

1. First allow the fish and shrimp to thaw.
2. Cut fish into pieces about 1-1/2-inches (4 cm) in size.
3. Slice shrimp in half lengthwise.
4. Cover both and place in the fridge until needed.
5. Using a large saucepan combine onion, celery, and garlic and cook in the oilive oil until tender.
6. Slowly stir in 1 cup broth and wine.
7. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
8. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
9. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper.
10. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat.
11. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
12. Stir in fish and shrimp.
13. Return to boiling very briefly then reduce heat to low.
14. Cover and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp are done.

 

Serving it~
Ladle it into some bowls, add the sprig of basil on top and enjoy!

Diabetic Exchanges

Vegetables (d.e): 2; Fat (d.e): 0.5; Lean Meat (d.e): 2

 

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fresh or frozen skinless fish of your choosing
• 6 ounces fresh or frozen shrimp
• 8 ounces shellfish (choose any that you like)
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove)
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (can replace with an additional 1/4 cup of low-sodium chicken broth)
• 1 can drained, no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 sprigs of fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt