Caldo de Siete Mares (Seven Seas Seafood Soup)
A red guajillo broth packed with prawns, mussels, squid and white fish, finished with fresh coriander and lime.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.83 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the chillies, tomatoes, onion and garlic in a pan with 300 ml of the water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, until soft.
10 min - 2
Tip everything into a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Pour in the red purée and fry for 5 minutes, stirring, until it darkens.
5 min - 4
Add the stock cube, the rest of the water, the carrots and the potatoes. Simmer for 12 minutes, until the potatoes are nearly tender.
12 min - 5
Add the cod and squid and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the prawns and mussels, cover and cook for 4 minutes, until the mussels have opened and the prawns are pink. Throw away any mussels that stay shut.
7 min - 6
Season with salt, scatter over the coriander and serve in wide bowls with lime wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.