Mexican Shrimp Soup (Caldo de Camaron)

Name: Mexican Shrimp Soup (Caldo de Camaron)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 carrots, peeled and cubed; 2 quarts fish broth; 1 cube shrimp bouillon; 1.6666667461395 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pinch salt to taste; 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges; 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

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The perfect recipe for when you have fish broth to spare. Fresh shrimp are simmered in a fish broth with potatoes and carrots.

Submitted by agonzalez

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 cups

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
2 quarts fish broth
1 cube shrimp bouillon
1 ⅔ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch salt to taste
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots; saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in fish stock and bring to a boil. Add shrimp bouillon. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Serve hot with lime wedges and jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204	Calories
4g	Fat
19g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 144mg	48%
Sodium 1201mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g	44%
Vitamin C 23mg	26%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 760mg	16%

* 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.

Mexican Shrimp Soup (Caldo de Camaron)

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