MEXICAN SHRIMP SOUP (SOPA DE CAMARON)

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Mexican soup (sopa de camaron) with fresh gulf shrimp, white onion, carrots, potato, garlic, smoky guajillo chiles, and fresh epazote is full of flavor.

Provided by 73eliesheva

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
3 ounces guajillo chile peppers, seeded and deveined
2 quarts water, divided
1 tablespoon oil
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
½ white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, diced
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 sprig fresh epazote leaves
1 pound Gulf shrimp

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add guajillo chile peppers and boil until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender. Add 1/2 cup fresh water and process sauce until liquefied. Strain sauce into a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, potato, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the sauce and cook until combined, about 3 minutes more. Add remaining water and bring to a boil. Add bouillon and epazote. Simmer until vegetables are soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 825.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Ng King
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Zaria Buddoo
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I served this soup with some crusty bread and a salad. It was a complete and satisfying meal.


Daddy James
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices really warm you up.


shawn clark
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I added a few extra vegetables to this soup, such as carrots and celery. It was a great way to get some extra nutrients into the meal.


retal walid
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I used frozen shrimp for this recipe and it turned out great. The shrimp were tender and flavorful.


isaac godsgift
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of heat. It was flavorful without being overwhelming.


Kendrick Wilson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I can have it on the table in under an hour.


Md Tsc b
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the broth is rich and flavorful.


Mariam Veerigadu
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This soup is so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bekele Kebede
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Deon Smith
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This is one of the best Mexican shrimp soups I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.


Juanito Keiz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Nastro Mashilo
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I served this soup with some crusty bread and a salad. It was a complete and satisfying meal.


Fathima Fasla
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices really warm you up.


free Fire Amazing video
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I added a few extra vegetables to this soup, such as carrots and celery. It was a great way to get some extra nutrients into the meal.


noyon ghosh
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I used frozen shrimp for this recipe and it turned out great. I was worried that the shrimp would be tough, but they were actually very tender.


Vicky khan
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of heat. It was flavorful without being overwhelming.


Zeek Johnson
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to have a delicious and authentic Mexican soup on the table in under an hour.


Badsha Mya
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This Mexican shrimp soup was a huge hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.