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Quick Mediterranean Shrimp Soup – Light, Flavorful & Ready in 20 Minutes
This vibrant shrimp soup combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a quick, healthy meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 diced bell pepper (any color), diced
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (or 1 Tbsp tomato paste)
- 4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 0.5 cup orzo (or rice/quinoa for gluten-free)
- 2 cups fresh greens (spinach or kale)
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley; optional 1 Tbsp dill
- 0.5 lemon juice of ½ lemon
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- pinch red-pepper flakes crushed red-pepper flakes
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side, then remove.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes or tomato paste and oregano; cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Add orzo and cook for 7 minutes.
- Return shrimp and greens; cook 3 minutes until shrimp are opaque. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.