Table of Contents
Introduction: Beyond Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque 11
Section 1 Understanding New England Soups from the Sea
Chapter 1 Know Your Fisherman/Fisherwoman 17
Chapter 2 The Native Fish of New England 29
Chapter 3 The Native Shellfish of New England 29
Chapter 4 The Portuguese Influence 57
Section 2 The Key Foundation of All New England Soups from the Sea
Chapter 5 Stocks and Broths 65
Basic Fish Stock 73
Robust Fish Stock 74
Basic Lobster Stock 78
Robust Lobster Stock 79
Basic Crab Stock 82
Hard-Shell Clam Broth 86
Soft-Shell Clam Broth 87
Mussel Broth 88
Section 3 New England Soups and Stews
Chapter 6 Chowders 94
Classic Creamy New England Clam Chowder 105
Rhode Island Clam Chowder 107
Milky Maine Steamer Clam Chowder 110
Manhattan Clam Chowder 112
Portuguese Clam Chowder 115
Connecticut Clam Chowder 117
Classic New England Whitefish Chowder 120
Wild Salmon Chowder 123
Portuguese Fish Chowder 126
Bluefish Chowder with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, and Tarragon 128
Smoked Haddock Chowder with a Poached Egg 130
Hake and Skate Chowder 132
Lobster Corn Chowder 134
Mussel Chowder with Fennel 137
Crab, Bacon, and Cheddar Corn Chowder 140
Scallop and Wild Mushroom Chowder with Chives 142
Oyster Spinach Chowder 144
Curried Butternut Squash Squid Chowder 146
Chapter 7 Brothy Soups 148
Monkfish (or Dogfish) Soup with Ginger, Lemongrass, and Lime 151
Lemony Haddock (or Black Sea Bass) Soup 154
Portuguese Two Fish Soup 156
Pesto Noodle Soup with Striped Bass (or Halibut) 159
Tomato Swordfish (or Mackerel) Soup with Fresh Italian Herbs 162
Wild Salmon (or Bluefish) and Dill Soup 164
Traditional Clam Stew 166
Spinach-Tarragon Clam Soup 167
Clams Newburg Soup 170
Steamer Clam Soup in a Tomato-Basil-Lemon Broth 173
Steamer Clam Soup in a Ginger-Garlic-Tarragon-Lime Broth 174
Mussel Dijonnaise Soup 178
Atlantic Blue Mussel Mediterranean Soup 180
Aromatic Mussel Soup 182
Malty Mussel Soup 186
PBR Mussel Soup 188
Traditional Oyster Stew 193
Oysters Rockefeller Soup 194
Oysters Mariniere Soup 196
Oysters Bienville Soup 198
Maine Lobster Stew 200
New England Jonah Crab Stew 203
New England Summer Crab Soup 204
Portuguese Kale Soup with Scallops 207
New England-Style Hot and Sour Soup with Scallops 210
Portuguese Squid Soup 212
Caldo Verde with Squid 215
Traditional Scallop Stew 217
Chapter 8 Bisques 218
Lobster Bisque 221
New England Jonah Crab Bisque 224
Traditional New England Clam Bisque 228
Tomato-Clam Bisque 231
Mussel and Fennel Bisque 233
Scallop Bisque with Sage 235
Oyster Bisque with Fried Shallots and Garlic 237
Salmon Bisque with Dill 239
Whitefish Bisque 241
Chapter 9 Classic Medleys and Stews 243
Bouillabaisse 246
Bourride 251
Cioppino 253
Zarzuela 256
Zuppa di Pesce with Black Sea Bass 258
Simple Portuguese Clam Stew 259
Elegant Portuguese Clam Stew 262
Portuguese Squid Stew 264
Portuguese Mussel Stew 266
Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique 268
Chapter 10 Boils 271
Traditional New England Clam Boil 276
New England Blue Mussel Boil 279
Portuguese Clam Boil 280
New England Fish Boil 282
A Seasonal New England Fish and Clam Boil-Four Ways 284
Thanks 287
Notes 289
Index 290
