Shrimp, Ancho Chile, And Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Shrimp, Ancho Chile, And Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried ancho or pasilla chiles; 3 tbsp olive oil; 6 oz dried vermicelli broken in thirds.; 1/2 tsp each anise seeds and cumin seeds.; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 qt reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup sour cream (optional); Diced avocado (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 dried ancho or pasilla chiles
3 tbsp olive oil
6 oz dried vermicelli broken in thirds.
1/2 tsp each anise seeds and cumin seeds.
1 medium onion, chopped
1 qt reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Diced avocado (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Break stems off chiles and shake out seeds. In a small bowl, cover chiles with hot water and let stand until sotened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and coarsely chop.
2
Meanwhile, pour olive oil into a 12-in nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add pasta, stir and turn often with tongs until almost golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stire in anise and cumin seeds, onionand garlic. Lift pasta so it mostly sits on top of onion mixture, then cook onion mixture, stirring often, until softeneed, 4 to 5 minutes.
3
Stir in chiles and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, 3 minutes; add shrimp and simmer until pasta is tender to the bite, 3 to 4 minutes more. Season to taste with salt.
4
Spoon into wide, shallow bowls. Top each serving with a spponful of sour cream and some avocado, if you like, and sprinkle with cilantro.

325

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried ancho or pasilla chiles, 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 oz dried vermicelli broken in thirds., 1/2 tsp each anise seeds and cumin seeds., and more.

Yes, Shrimp, Ancho Chile, And Pasta Soup 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.

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Shrimp, Ancho Chile, And Pasta Soup

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