Caldo de Camaron
Caldo de camaron is a comforting shrimp soup that transports you to the coastal shores of Mexico with every spoonful. This fragrant, spicy broth is brimming with fresh shrimp, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, making it the perfect dish for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this delightful recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 roasted poblano peppers, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and roasted poblano peppers; cook until tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth along with cumin and chili powder. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cilantro, and lime juice; cook until shrimp turns pink (3-5 minutes).
- Serve hot in bowls with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg