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Spicy Shrimp Soup
A flavorful and spicy shrimp soup with a rich tomato and seafood broth, perfect for a comforting meal with a kick.
Ingredients
Dairy and Aromatics
- 0.25 cup butter
- 1 large shallot (finely chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
Thickening Agent
- 1 Tablespoon gluten free flour
Broth
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups seafood stock (I like Imagine brand)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Spices and Vegetables
- 2 jalapeños (divided, sliced from ribs/seeds and into rings) jalapeños
- 3 small bay leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
Seafood
- 0.75 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Citrus and Garnishes
- 2 limes limes (1 halved, 1 into wedges)
For serving
- to taste cooked white rice, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Melt butter, sauté shallots and garlic until light brown, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, seafood and chicken stocks, sliced jalapeño, bay leaves, and spices. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves and jalapeños, then add lime juice and salt to taste.
- Bring soup to a simmer, add shrimp, and cook 1-2 minutes until pink. Serve with rice, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust lime and salt to taste for best flavor.