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DELICIOUS PERUVIAN SHRIMP SOUP

Delicious Peruvian Shrimp Soup That Warms the Soul

Experience the comforting warmth of this delicious Peruvian shrimp soup, a gluten-free delight bursting with flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Large Size Shrimp raw, deveined with shells
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral Oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 large Sweet Onion or yellow/white onion
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste or fresh tomatoes, adjust for liquid
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh, adjust quantity
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt modify based on dietary needs
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 cups Water or chicken/vegetable broth
For the Pasta
  • 6 ounces Angel Hair Pasta or gluten-free options
For Creaminess
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk or heavy cream/coconut milk
  • 0.75 to 1 pound of Feta Cheese or queso fresco/cotija
Extras
  • 1 piece Cheesecloth for shrimp shells

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • cheesecloth

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare shrimp by peeling and reserving the shells. Place the shells in cheesecloth and tie it securely.
  2. In a large stockpot, heat neutral oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly until it darkens slightly.
  4. Add dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional minute until aromatic.
  5. Pour in water and add the cheesecloth pouch filled with shrimp shells. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the cheesecloth pouch, squeezing it to extract the flavors back into the broth.
  7. Add crushed angel hair pasta; cook for about 3 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in evaporated milk and fold in prepared shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
  9. Remove from heat and crumble feta cheese into soup, stirring gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs for garnish before serving.

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