Asopao De Camarones

1. 1

   Pour rice into a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Set it aside to soak for 1 hour.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat the of olive oil and add the sofrito. Cook for about 4 minutes. Add the diced tomato, tomato sauce, capers and the pimento stuffed olives. Stir till well combined and bring to a simmer. If you are making a variety with chicken, add chicken here. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the clam juice. If you are making it with chicken, substitute the clam juice with chicken sauce. Bring the stock to a boil and add the shrimp.

4. 4

   Drain the rice, add to the pot and stir. Set to a medium heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Cook until the rice is tender and it has a gumbo-like consistency. If you want it thicker, lower the heat, cover and cook to desired consistency. If you want it to be soupier, add water 1/4 cup at a time.

5. 5

   Note: Sofrito is a puree of aromatic vegetables. It can be found at your local Latin grocery. Visit by blog for a homemade recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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