Mexican Shrimp Soup (Caldo de Camaron)

Description

The perfect recipe for when you have fish broth to spare. Fresh shrimp are simmered in a fish broth with potatoes and carrots.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cubed
  • 2 quarts fish broth
  • 1 cube shrimp bouillon
  • 1 ⅔ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; saute until translucent
  2. about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots; saute until starting to soften
  3. about 5 minutes. Pour in fish stock and bring to a boil. Add shrimp bouillon. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft
  4. about 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque
  5. about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Serve hot with lime wedges and jalapenos.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 8

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