5 Fall Seafood Stew Recipes (Slideshow)

A Caldo Verde, or "green soup," is traditionally made with sausage and loads of potatoes. Our lighter seafood version is nourishing and satisfying with protein-rich scallops and calcium-packed kale.

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Mediterranean Fish Stew with Chard Recipe

This soulful stew with crisp bread slices makes an elegant meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. If you prefer, you can substitute an additional cup of stock for the wine.

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Creole Fish Stew Recipe

Combining classic Creole seasonings and a fragrant roux, this streamlined stew delivers the flavors of the famous seafood jambalaya served in New Orleans. Substitute any mild, white fish for the cod, such as monkfish, rockfish, or halibut. Add clams or crawfish or even a bit of spicy sausage. Or serve as is with crusty bread and a fruity white wine.

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Autumn Bouillabaisse Recipe

This rich bouillabaisse proves that pumpkins aren't just for pies. Sugar Pie and Baby Bear pumpkins are cooking varieties with infinitely more flavor and better texture than carving pumpkins, which are not recommended. Ask a produce team member about the best cooking variety available in your Whole Foods Market. Butternut squash can be substituted for pumpkin if you wish.

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Holiday Cioppino Recipe

This is a simplified version of the classic Italian seafood stew. The vegetable base can be made ahead of time and frozen. When ready to serve, simply thaw and stir in the fish, crab, shrimp, and clams to finish cooking.

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