Quick and Spicy Shrimp Soup: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious shrimp soup that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and red pepper flakes, cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For more heat, add extra red pepper flakes.
- This soup can be served with rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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