A new year’s reset with a bowl of cioppino
Food
December 27, 2025

A new year’s reset with a bowl of cioppino

By By LINDA BALSLEV TasteFood 

After the indulgence of the holidays, it’s time to lighten things up. Consider it a New Year’s reset — a comforting shift from rich, meatheavy feasts to steaming bowls of nourishing soups and stews. Meat can certainly stay in the mix, but the clean, bright flavors of seafood offer a refreshing change of pace. And for that, look no further than cioppino.

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