Spicy Shrimp Soup (Printable Version)
Bright shrimp, crisp veggies, and punchy seasoning come together fast in this filling, cheerful soup for any time.
# What You'll Need:
→ Soup Base
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720 ml low-sodium chicken broth
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1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes with all the juice
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1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into coins
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1 bell pepper, chopped small
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 small onion, diced up
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seafood
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450 g medium shrimp, shells off and cleaned
→ Spices and Seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, just a bit or more if you want
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or toss in more if you like it spicy
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon chili powder
→ Finishing Touches
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1-2 fresh chili peppers, chopped up fine (for extra kick, if you want)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (totally optional)
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Scoop some soup into bowls. Toss a handful of cilantro on top, and grab extra lime wedges or chopped chilies if you're after more color or heat.
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Pour in lime juice right at the end. Taste it—need more salt, pepper, or a punch of cayenne? Go for it now.
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Drop the shrimp into your simmering pot and give everything a gentle mix. Watch for them to turn pink and non-see-through, around 3-4 minutes. Don’t let them get tough.
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Sprinkle in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, plus salt and pepper. Stir and let the pot bubble gently for about 5-6 minutes—you want everything tasty.
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Toss in those diced tomatoes, liquid and all, and pour in the broth. Mix up everything and let it heat up to a nice simmer.
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Now, add in garlic, bell pepper, and the carrot slices. Give it 3-4 minutes to start getting soft and smelling good.
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Pour olive oil into a big pot over medium heat. Dump in your onion and keep it moving for 2-3 minutes till it’s looking soft and smells sweet.
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Chop up that onion, garlic, and bell pepper real fine, and slice the carrot. If your shrimp aren't already cleaned, get that done now—it’s way easier to cook with them prepped.
# Additional Notes:
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If you want richer flavor and juicy shrimp, add them right near the end so they don’t turn rubbery.