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Spicy Shrimp Soup

Delicious Spicy Shrimp Soup Recipe for a Hearty Meal

This Spicy Shrimp Soup recipe combines simple ingredients for a delicious and warming dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 289

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 Tablespoon gluten free flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 jalapeños divided
  • 3 small bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3/4 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 limes for juice and serving
  • cooked white rice for serving
  • chopped fresh cilantro for serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • soup pot

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, then reduce heat slightly and sauté until light brown and tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in flour, stir to combine, and sauté while stirring for 1 more minute.
  3. Add tomato sauce and stir to combine, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Add seafood stock, chicken stock, the jalapeño sliced from the ribs and seeds, bay leaves, and spices. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium, partially cover with a lid, and gently simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaves and jalapeños, then add lime juice to taste and adjust salt if needed.
  6. Increase heat to high to bring the soup back to a simmer, then add shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Scoop soup into bowls, top with cooked rice, add sliced raw jalapeños and chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize your Spicy Shrimp Soup by swapping out shrimp for scallops or adding diced tomatoes for extra flavor.

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