Caldo De Camarones Recipe

Name: Caldo De Camarones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb large shrimp; 1 can low sodium chicken stock; 3 potatoes; 4 Chiote- Mexican zucchini; 1/2 onion; 2 green onions; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 bayleaf; 1 tbsp chicken bouillon; 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch achote paste; 1 pinch cumin; 1 pinch new mexico chili powder; 2 roma tomatoes; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 tbsp olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lb large shrimp
1 can low sodium chicken stock
3 potatoes
4 Chiote- Mexican zucchini
1/2 onion
2 green onions
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 bayleaf
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp salt
1 pinch achote paste
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch new mexico chili powder
2 roma tomatoes
1 minced garlic clove
1 tbsp olive oil

1
start by cleaning and devaining shrimp.
2
save your shells you will need to bring those to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes with 2 cups of water.
3
This will be your stock base for soup.
4
peel and dice potatoes to bite size pieces I preboil these so that my soup is not all starchy.
5
boil 10-12 minutes till tender drain n rinse set aside.
6
dice your other veggies, chiote, onions, tomatoes and set aside.
7
in your stock pot add olive oil white onions and tomatoes, and garlic give a quick cook till your onions are sweated down.
8
( about 3-4 min)
9
now add your seasonings and give a quick minute to cook.
10
add your chicken stock & strain your shrimp stock to pot.
11
Add your bayleaf and your chopped chiote, let come to a simmer taste for salt & seasonings add more to your liking.
12
once your veggies are tender add your potatoes back and your shrimp.
13
When shrimp just turn pink about 6-7 minutes turn off.
14
take out bayleaf, top with scallions, and cilantro.
15
serve with lime wedges and chips or tortillas..

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb large shrimp, 1 can low sodium chicken stock, 3 potatoes, 4 Chiote- Mexican zucchini, and more.

Yes, Caldo De Camarones falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caldo De Camarones

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