DUARTE'S TAVERN CIOPPINO FOR A CROWD

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Stew

Yield 16-20 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 22

FOR SAUCE
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 onions, chopped
2 heads celery, chopped
1 bunch parsley, stems on, chopped
1 #10 can crushed tomatoes
1/2 #10 can tomato sauce
6 cups water
5 bay leaves
2 T minced fresh garlic
2 T salt
1 T dried basil
2 T dried oregano
1 T Italian Seasoning
1 t cumin
1 t crushed chiles
FOR SEAFOOD / PER PERSON
1/2 Cooked Dungeness Crab, cracked and cleaned
1/4 pound snapper fillet, cut into 2-inch chunks
3 clams, scrubbed
3 medium prawns in shell
2 T dry, white wine

Steps:

  • TO MAKE SAUCE Heat olive oil in a very large soup pot. Saute onions to soften, 7-10 minutes. Add celery and parsley and cooke for 5-7 minutes more. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, herbs and seasonings. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are al dente, about 45 minutes. TO FINISH DISH Place enough crabs and snapper chunks for the number of people you are feeding into another large pot. Add a couple of ladles full of sauce per serving over all. Place pot on medium heat and top sauce with the number of clams and prawns needer per serving. Pour white wine over all, cover pot and simmer until the clams open 5-7 minutes. Serve with lots of sourdough bread.

victoria nicholas
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This is my go-to recipe for cioppino. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sohailz Khan
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This cioppino is perfect for a casual get-together with friends.


Mohammed Ripon Khan
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I love that this cioppino is made with a variety of seafood. It's a great way to get your seafood fix.


Bal Bibek
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This cioppino is a lot of work to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Pradip Bohara
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I found the broth to be a bit too spicy, but otherwise this cioppino was delicious.


John Swaim
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This cioppino is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Sadia Mehek
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this cioppino was amazing! The broth was so flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Dilshad ali Chandio
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I've made this cioppino several times, and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood.


Gulbaz Mughal
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This cioppino is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever seafood I have on hand.


Ansar Purnam
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I made this last night for a party of 10, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor of the broth, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Demiyah Bailey
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This was the best cioppino I've ever had! The seafood was so fresh and the broth was amazing. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


Omar Farooq
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This cioppino is a seafood extravaganza! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I especially loved the clams and mussels, which were plump and juicy. I served it with a crusty baguette for dipping, and it was the perfec