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Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.","group":"Base","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.","group":"Base","title":"Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.","group":"Liquid","title":"Pour in the dry white wine","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Liquid"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the crushed tomatoes and fish stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.","group":"Simmer","title":"Add the crushed tomatoes and fish stock","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Gently add the white fish chunks and squid rings to the pot. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.","group":"Seafood","title":"Gently add the white fish chunks and squid rings","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Seafood"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the shrimp, mussels, and clams. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the mussels and clams have opened. Discard any shells that do not open.","group":"Seafood","title":"Add the shrimp, mussels, and clams","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Seafood"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in half of the chopped parsley.","group":"Finishing","title":"Season the soup with salt and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Ladle the zuppa into bowls, garnish with the remaining parsley, and serve immediately with toasted crusty bread slices.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the zuppa into bowls, garnish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always ensure your shellfish are thoroughly cleaned before cooking. Discard any mussels or clams that remain closed after the cooking process. For the best flavor, use a homemade fish stock if available.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["soup","main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["heavy-bottomed pot","chef's knife","ladle"],"diet":["pescatarian","high_protein","dairy_free","mediterranean"],"allergens":["fish","shellfish","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The seafood should be cooked fresh, but the tomato and stock base can be made 1 day in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container. Seafood texture degrades when reheated, so consume within 24 hours.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat until steaming. Do not boil as it will overcook the seafood."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fzuppa_di_pesce_6fed8bc94d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1c4fba88-9d64-4b44-b59f-161740acc121","imageAlt":"Zuppa di Pesce — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["seafood","italian","stew","pescatarian","mediterranean"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Zuppa di Pesce","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:40:24.314Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:40:24.314Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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