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Caldo de Camarón
A flavorful and hearty Mexican shrimp soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
1.5
pounds
shrimp
peeled and deveined
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
medium
onion
chopped
3
cloves
garlic
minced
1
large
tomato
diced
1
tablespoon
chili powder
0.5
teaspoon
cumin
6
cups
shrimp broth
1
cup
chopped cilantro
0.5
cup
lime juice
freshly squeezed
0.5
teaspoon
salt
to taste
0.25
teaspoon
black pepper
to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add diced tomato, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the shrimp broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until pink and cooked through.
Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
This soup is delicious served with tortilla chips or crusty bread.