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Shrimp Soup

A comforting, brothy soup loaded with tender shrimp, sweet corn, and carrots. Simple to make and full of flavor.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
28g
Shrimp Soup
ComfortingMexicanGluten-FreeDairy-FreeShrimpBrothyTenderWeeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 ears corn on the cob, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the 6 cups broth and 2 sliced carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are just tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the 2 ears of corn pieces and simmer for another 5 minutes, until corn is bright yellow and tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in the 1 lb shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped parsley and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

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