Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Quick and Spicy Shrimp Soup, a delightful dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of shrimp with a tantalizing kick of spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights, cozy dinners, or as an impressive starter for guests. Featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, each spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction while being low in calories and high in protein. Customize the heat to suit your palate by adjusting the cayenne pepper or adding fresh chilies. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with rice, this soup is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 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 chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic; cook for another minute.
- Stir in bell pepper and carrot; cook until softened (3-5 minutes). Add diced tomatoes with juice.
- Pour in chicken broth and add spices. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (3-5 minutes). Stir in lime juice.
- Taste for seasoning; serve hot garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 689mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 185mg