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Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.","group":"Base Preparation","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Base Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the diced tomatoes and cumin. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.","group":"Base Preparation","title":"Stir in the diced tomatoes and cumin","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Base Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the fish stock and add the cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.","group":"Simmering","title":"Pour in the fish stock","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the white fish chunks, shrimp, and mussels to the pot. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through, the shrimp are pink, and the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.","group":"Seafood Cooking","title":"Add the white fish chunks, shrimp, and mussels","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Seafood Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh cilantro just before serving. Serve hot with lime wedges.","group":"Finishing","title":"Season with salt and pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always use the freshest seafood available. For a deeper flavor, you can toast the shrimp shells in the oil before starting the base and then remove them.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Coastal Latin American"]},"course":["main","soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute","boil"],"equipment":["large pot","chef's knife","cutting board","wooden spoon"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"allergens":["fish","shellfish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth base can be made 1 day ahead, but seafood must be added fresh before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Seafood soups are best consumed within 24 hours.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid overcooking the seafood."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsopa_de_mariscos_47e323575f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=17a8cc0a-8b2d-4be5-b82d-07cdbcd68f83","imageAlt":"Latin American Seafood Soup (Sopa de Mariscos) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["seafood","soup","latin american","shrimp","fish","coastal","protein rich"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Latin American Seafood Soup (Sopa de Mariscos)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:32:26.832Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:32:26.832Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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