Smoky Shrimp-and-Chorizo Soup Recipe

Name: Smoky Shrimp-and-Chorizo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium shrimpshelled and deveined, shells reserved; 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth; 8 ounces dry chorizo, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 large sweet onion, diced; 1 large carrot, cut into fine matchsticks; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika; One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour mixed with 2 tablespoons of water; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Avocado slices, for garnish; Garlic-rubbed toasts, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds medium shrimpshelled and deveined, shells reserved
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces dry chorizo, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 large carrot, cut into fine matchsticks
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Avocado slices, for garnish
Garlic-rubbed toasts, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, simmer the shrimp shells in the chicken broth, covered, for 10 minutes.
2
Strain the broth and discard the shells.
3
In a large soup pot, cook the chorizo over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a plate.
5
Add the onion, carrot, garlic and paprika to the pot and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
7
Return the chorizo to the pot, add the shrimp broth and bring to a boil.
8
Simmer over moderate heat for 25 minutes.
9
Stir the flour mixture, whisk it into the soup and boil for 2 minutes.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Add the shrimp to the soup and cook just until pink and curled, about 2 minutes.
12
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the avocado.
13
Serve with the toasts.

382

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds medium shrimpshelled and deveined, shells reserved, 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth, 8 ounces dry chorizo, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 large sweet onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Smoky Shrimp-and-Chorizo 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.

Smoky Shrimp-and-Chorizo Soup

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