Description
Quick and Spicy Shrimp Soup is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a delightful blend of spices for a warming experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1-2 fresh chili peppers, finely chopped (for extra spice)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and bell pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in carrot and diced tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with spices; mix well.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg