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Shrimp Soup

A flavorful and comforting shrimp soup with a blend of spices and vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or seafood broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Shrimp and Garnish
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Cook the Shrimp
  1. Once the soup is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier soup, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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