Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock
Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock delivers a clean, ocean-bright flavor layered with sweet notes from carrots and onions, herbal freshness from cilantro and oregano, and a gentle peppercorn warmth. Its clear, balanced profile makes it a standout base for chowders, bouillabaisse, paella, and risotto, ideal for dinner gatherings or weekend cooking projects when you want depth without heaviness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook and stir the onions in the hot oil for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the celery, carrots, and bell peppers, and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the cilantro, oregano, and bay leaves.
- 5
Sauté for 2 more minutes.
- 6
Add the water, fish parts, fish heads, clam juice, and peppercorns.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours.
- 8
Turn off the heat and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
- 9
Remove the bulk items from the stock using a skimmer or slotted spoon.
- 10
Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer into a large container, making sure all fish bones are removed.
- 11
Use immediately or freeze for future use.
- Calories 242.96 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 9.4 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 41.86 g 15%
- Total Fat 6.04 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 399.18 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 13.95 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 23.86 g --
- Added Sugars 14.98 g High 30%
- Calcium 79.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 860.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 103.54 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 15.72 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, and Clam Juice. Each serving provides about 242.96 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, Clam Juice, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock?
- About 4 hrs 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock healthy?
- Sophia's Classic Fish and Shellfish Stock has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 242.96 calories and 9.4 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 399.18 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.98 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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