Making Cioppino...where can I find fish stock? can I substitute something else?

[njmomboys2]

Will be making Cioppino (Giada's recipe from food network) and it calls for 5 cups of fish stock. My Shop Rite doesn't carry it......can I use clam juice? Or any other suggestions?

 

[mjkacmom]

I've used clam juice before, and it came out fine!

 

[girli565]

You can make your own, just like making chicken stock but replace all the chicken ingredients with shrimp shells, fish bones, etc... Add the veggies you normally add to soup, salt, pepper and cover with water. Boil for 2-3 hours depending on how large your pot is and taste. Should taste like a very strong soup. make a large pot of it and you should have enough for your ciopinno.

 

[NotUrsula]

If you have a Penzey's nearby, they carry it in concentrate form. Also, most asian markets carry a "bouillon cube" version that is made by Knorr and distributed in asian markets.

 

[disykat]

My cioppino recipe calls for a combo of chicken stock and clam juice, but I actually like it better with just chicken stock.