Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Soup

Tips for Perfecting Your Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 🍤 500g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 🍅 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
• 🥕 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 🌿 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 🌶️ 1 small chili pepper, finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
• 🥬 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
• 🥛 4 cups vegetable or seafood stock
• 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🥄 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 🥄 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 🍋 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
• 🌱 Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Preparation Time:

• Prep: ⏱️ 10 minutes
• Cooking: ⏱️ 20 minutes
• Total: ⏱️ 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. Sauté the aromatics:
   🧈 Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and chili pepper (if using). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add vegetables and spices:
   🥕 Step 2: Stir in the carrot, celery, and tomatoes. Add smoked paprika and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add stock and simmer:
   🥣 Step 3: Pour in the vegetable or seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Cook the shrimp:
   🍤 Step 4: Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Finish with greens and lime:
   🥬 Step 5: Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Add lime juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve:
   🍵 Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.

A Healthy and Spicy Delight!

This soup pairs wonderfully with a side of steamed rice or crusty bread