Carrot and Shrimp Soup

Ingredients for Carrot and Shrimp Soup

Ingredients:

• 🍤 500g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 🥕 5 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🥛 4 cups vegetable or seafood stock
• 🥄 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
• 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 🌶️ 1/4 tsp ground turmeric (optional, for color and flavor)
• 🍋 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 🌱 Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• Prep: ⏱️ 10 minutes
• Cooking: ⏱️ 25 minutes
• Total: ⏱️ 35 minutes

Instructions:

1. Sauté the aromatics:
   🧈 Step 1: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Cook the carrots:
   🥕 Step 2: Add the chopped carrots and turmeric (if using). Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Simmer the soup:
   🥣 Step 3: Pour in the vegetable or seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
4. Blend the soup:
   🥄 Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or blend in batches in a blender).
5. Cook the shrimp:
   🍤 Step 5: Add the shrimp to the pot and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
6. Finish with coconut milk and lime:
   🥛 Step 6: Stir in the coconut milk or cream and lime juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently but do not boil.
7. Serve:
   🍵 Step 7: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives.

Creamy and Vibrant!

Pair this soup with crusty bread or a light side salad for a complete meal.