Quick and Spicy Shrimp Soup: A Flavorful Escape from Fast Food
A delicious and quick recipe for shrimp soup that offers a flavorful alternative to fast food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add chili paste, cumin, and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shrimp and corn, cooking until shrimp turns pink.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of chili paste.
- For more flavor, add fresh herbs like cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Quick and Spicy Shrimp Soup, shrimp soup, fast food alternative, quick meal