Jul 14 2026
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Sopa De Camarones Recipe

Inspired by La Despensa Latina
Time40m
Serves4

Shrimp Soup

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Soup Base

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Cook the Shrimp

  1. 3

    Season the Shrimp

    In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with paprika and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.

  2. 4

    Add Shrimp to Soup

    After the soup has simmered for 15 minutes, add the seasoned shrimp to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

Serve

  1. 5

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the soup is cooking, prepare the toppings by dicing the avocado and slicing the lime into wedges.

  2. 6

    Dish it Out

    Ladle the soup into bowls, and top each serving with diced avocado, a wedge of lime, and a handful of tortilla chips.

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