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Cioppino

Cioppino is a yummy tomato-based soup that's full of seafood like crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, and sometimes fish. It's like a big hug in a bowl!

Okay kiddo, so let me break it down for you. Imagine you're at the beach and you see all those creatures that live under the water like crabs, shrimp, clams and mussels. Now, picture them all together in a big pot with some tomato sauce and lots of yummy spices.

When the soup is done cooking, you get to scoop it out and eat it with some crusty bread. It's like eating a party in a bowl, because all the different seafoods add their own special flavor to the dish. But watch out for those shells on the clams and mussels – you don't want to break your teeth on those!

Cioppino comes from San Francisco in California and is really popular there, but you can find it in lots of places now. It's a great meal to share with your family or friends and will make you feel all warm and cozy inside.
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