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Tuscan Salmon and Shrimp Soup

Recipe by Darren Cooper on InstagramAdded 8 November 2026.
  • 50 min
  • Serves 4
  • 20 ingredients

20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A hearty Tuscan-inspired soup brimming with salmon, shrimp, and tender tortellini, enriched by creamy parmesan and a splash of lemon. The blend of smoky paprika, sun‑dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach gives it a bright, comforting flavor perfect for chilly evenings.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

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Amounts as Darren Cooper gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Season the salmon cubes with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then give them a quick toss.

  2. 2

    In a Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sear the seasoned salmon for 90 seconds on one side and 60 seconds on the other, then remove and set aside to finish cooking later.

  4. 4

    Season the shrimp with the same seasonings and sauté for about 45 seconds per side; set aside to finish cooking later.

  5. 5

    Sauté the diced onion in the pot until soft, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; sauté for one minute.

  7. 7

    Reduce the mixture by half, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

  9. 9

    Add the tortellini and cook for about two minutes.

  10. 10

    Return the salmon to the pot and cook for about three more minutes.

  11. 11

    Add the shrimp back in, then stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted.

  12. 12

    Finish by stirring in lemon zest and lemon juice.

  13. 13

    Serve the soup topped with the reserved crispy bacon and additional freshly grated parmesan.

Tips while you cook

Sear proteins early
Sear the salmon and shrimp first, then set aside to finish cooking later in the soup.
Add tortellini briefly
Stir in the tortellini and cook for only about two minutes before adding the seafood back.
Spinach should just wilt
Add the spinach at the end and cook until just wilted.
Reserve crispy bacon for topping
Crisp the bacon early, set it aside, and sprinkle it on the soup just before serving.

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