Mexican Shrimp Soup (Sopa de Camaron)

Name: Mexican Shrimp Soup (Sopa de Camaron)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 white onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, diced; 2 cubes chicken bouillon; 1 sprig fresh epazote leaves; 1 pound Gulf shrimp

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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.

Recipe by 73eliesheva

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

1 pot of soup

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

226	Calories
5g	Fat
24g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 825mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 55mg	273%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 780mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.