This Spanish Seafood Pasta Soup, known as Sopa de Fideos Marineros, is what Spanish Mediterranean food is all about. We´re talking a ton of delicious flavors, easy to make and all done in about 30 minutes. Serve this soup next to a crunchy baguette and a bottle of Spanish white wine for a complete and nutritious meal.
To make this recipe I used Spanish fideos. Which are basically small cut spaghetti. If you can´t fine them in your area, just use regular spaghetti and break them into small pieces. However, any type of thin pasta will work here.
For the liquid I used Spanish fish broth, as it´s what´s traditionally used. But you can also use chicken broth, vegetable broth or even water if you like. Just make sure to season accordingly if using water.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: This soup will hold for up to 2 to 3 days in the fridge. It also freezes well. You just might need to add in some liquid when reheating, as the pasta will soak up the broth.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA
SAFFRON
SPANISH FISH BROTH
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Watch the Video Below on How to Make this Spanish Seafood Pasta Soup
Spanish Seafood Pasta Soup | Sopa de Fideos Marineros
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 35 ml
- 1 small onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme .5 grams
- 2 tomatoes
- 5 cups fish broth 1200 ml
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
- 1 cup Spanish fideos (small cut spaghetti) 5 oz / 115 grams
- 2 cod fillets 8 oz / 225 grams each
- 1/2 lbs raw medium sized shrimp (peeled & deveined) 225 grams
- pinch sea salt
- dash black pepper
- fresh parsley
Instructions
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Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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In the meantime, finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and cut the carrots (peeled) into small bite-sized pieces
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Add the cut ingredients into the stock pot with the hot oil, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the paprika and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the tomatoes finely grated and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then simmer without mixing
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Once the grated tomato has slightly thickened, about 4 minutes, add in the broth and saffron, turn it up to a high heat and give it a gentle mix
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While the broth is heating, add the cod fillets over paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper and cut into bite-sized pieces, also add the shrimp over paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper
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Once the broth comes to a boil, add in the fideos (pasta), mix every 1 to 2 minutes
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About 2 minutes before the pasta is cooked al dente, add in the cod and shrimp, mix together, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 2 to 4 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through, then remove from the heat
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Transfer into shallow bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Marina Gonzales
30 . Oct . 2023I made this Friday night and boy was it yummy and easy! I used frozen cod and frozen shrimp that I thawed earlier that day. I had to sub a few items: I didn’t have any carrots but i had a red bell pepper and I think it added a nice flavor. I also added chopped celery because I had some already on hand. Also I don’t have fideos, so I used orzo instead. I think this was just delicious, and my boyfriend was raving about it and couldn’t wait to eat the leftovers! I will add this to our weeknight meals for sure. Gracias for the nice recipe!
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So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
30 . Oct . 2023Ramya
Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use tofu / mushrooms and vegetable broth i love pasta soooooooooo much i never had spanish seafood pasta soup before perfect for raining days in Singapore and after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
25 . Oct . 2023Spain on a Fork
Sounds great Ramya! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
26 . Oct . 2023Nataliya
25 . Oct . 2023It looks great and I bet it will be delicious. I have all the ingredients for this soup. Definitely will cook today. Thank you for the recipe. I like your channel very much. I cooked the spicy broccoli and it was really good. Thanks again!
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So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
26 . Oct . 2023