Stuffed Seafood Soup Bread Bowl

Indulge in this delightful seafood soup served in a warm, crusty bread bowl. Perfect for a cozy night in!

Ingredients:

- 1 tbsp olive oil  

- 2 tbsp unsalted butter  

- 1 medium onion, finely chopped  

- 2 cloves garlic, minced  

- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined  

- 1 cup crab meat  

- 1 cup fish stock  

- 1/2 cup heavy cream  

- 1 tsp dried thyme  

- Salt and pepper, to taste  

- 4 sourdough bread loaves  

- Salt, for sprinkling  

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Carefully hollow out the sourdough loaves, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick wall.

3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add the shrimp, crab meat, fish stock, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

5. Stir in the heavy cream and continue cooking until the soup is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

6. Carefully fill each hollowed bread bowl with the seafood soup.

7. Sprinkle a little salt on top and serve immediately.

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh seafood.

- Feel free to adjust the amount of cream to suit your taste.

- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zing!

Enjoy your comforting and delicious stuffed seafood soup bread bowl!