Sofrito Seafood Chowder, Wood Library, Soup Making Class

What an exciting week it was! The Rochester Festival of Foods event was wonderful, then we participated in the Wood Library Fund Raiser held at Dr. Ben Gullo's house off Middle Cheshire Road. What a lovely home and the view of Canandaigua Lake was gorgeous. Ben & Sharon Gullo were delightful hosts. I believe the planners met their goal of 100 attendees. There were 4 wineries [Rooster Hill, Brickstone Cellars, Salmon Run and Wilhelmus], 2 specialty food providors [Canandaigua Spice Company, Sweet Expressions] a silent auction, finger foods, musicians, candles [provided by Wickedly Scent] and so much more. I was pleased to have been a part of that event. Everyone was very interested in our samples and it brought some good business into the store after the event. Then on Friday we were at Finger Lakes Community College for their Farmer's Market Day. Josh Heller, the coordinator, had doubled the number of vendors from last year and it was a great day.

Today, at the store we made Sofrito Seafood Chowder. Lots of folks have tasted it and it is another hit for our Sofrito blend. This is very simple and savory.

Sofrito Seafood Chowder, this is a slightly spicy broth chowder
1 large red onion, chopped
3 T olive oil
3T fish sauce

In a large soup kettle, heat olive oil and fish sauce and saute onion until tender. Add:

1 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes
4Q water
1/4 C seafood or chicken bouillon
1 2oz. packet of Sofrito [Made by Canandaigua Spice Company]
1 can large black olives, each olive sliced in half
1 pinch saffron threads

Let come to a slow boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. In a large skillet, heat 3T olive oil. Add:

1 lb scallops
1 lb shrimp

Quickly saute and then cut each scallop into quarters. Add seafood with juices to soup pot. Serve hot with crusty bread and Garlic, Basil Parmesan Cheese Olive Oil Dip.

Enjoy! For more great soup recipes attend our SOUP MAKING CLASS, September 25th at Reister's Service Center 25 Ontario St Canandaigua, NY from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Call 585-396-3701 to make reservations. Cost is $10.00/person.

Until next Time,

Michelle
Owner
Canandaigua Spice Company