Classic Spicy Shrimp Soup
This classic spicy shrimp soup is a flavorful and aromatic dish, featuring a rich broth infused with ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Equipment
- large pot
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil 120 calories
- 1 medium yellow onion 40 calories, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic 12 calories, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger 5 calories, grated or minced
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers 8 calories, seeded and minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin 8 calories
- 1 tsp ground coriander 5 calories
- ½ tsp smoked paprika 4 calories
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder 2 calories
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 90 calories
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained, 70 calories
- 1 lb large shrimp 360 calories, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 juice of lime 10 calories
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro 4 calories, chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, 0 calories
- red pepper flakes, coconut milk, fish sauce Optional, variable calories
Garnish (Optional)
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- red pepper flakes for extra kick
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion and cook until softened for 5-7 minutes.
Cooking
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and minced jalapeño; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding burning the garlic.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric powder; stir constantly for 1 minute to toast and enhance spice flavors.
- Pour in broth and diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Increase heat to medium-low, add shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque; avoid overcooking.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro; optionally add red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
Notes
Adjust the amount of jalapeño peppers to your preferred spice level. For a creamier soup, a touch of coconut milk can be added at the end. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.