Sopa de Camarones

Name: Sopa de Camarones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 cups fish or seafood stock; 1 medium onion, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pepper red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium tomato, diced; 1/2 lb waxy potato, diced; 1/2 cup corn kernels; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup white wine (dry); 1 lime lime; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste (optional)

A vibrant Peruvian shrimp soup with a rich seafood broth infused with tomatoes, peppers, and fresh herbs. Loaded with tender shrimp and vegetables, this coastal comfort soup is warming and satisfying.

55 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 cups fish or seafood stock
1 medium onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pepper red bell pepper, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 lb waxy potato, diced
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup white wine (dry)
1 lime lime
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp aji amarillo paste (optional)

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium diced onion and 6 cloves minced garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
2

Add 1/2 pepper diced red bell pepper and 1 medium diced tomato, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Pour in 8 cups fish or seafood stock and bring to a simmer. Add 1/2 lb diced waxy potato and cook for 10 minutes until starting to soften.
4

Stir in 1/2 cup white wine (dry) and 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste (optional) (if using), simmering for 2 minutes.
5

Add 2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp and 1/2 cup corn kernels, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until large shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.
6

Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste.
7

Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
8

Squeeze 1 lime lime juice into the soup and serve hot.

Questions

How long does Sopa de Camarones keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sopa de Camarones?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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