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Chipotle Shrimp Soup

Chipotle Shrimp Soup is a cozy and flavorful dish, featuring a creamy base and smoky chipotle flavor. Perfect for quick meals or family gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use sauce only; discard peppers)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 5 cups (40 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (185 g) instant rice, uncooked
  • ¾ cup (178.5 g) heavy cream
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sear shrimp in a large Dutch oven for 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
  • In the same pot, sauté red onion and jalapeño until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Incorporate chipotle sauce, coriander, cumin, and salt.
  • Mix in corn, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in instant rice and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • After rice is tender, add heavy cream and fold in cooked shrimp.
  • Serve garnished with chopped cilantro.

Notes

Patting the shrimp dry helps achieve a golden exterior.
Adjust chipotle sauce for desired spice level.
Additional vegetables can enhance nutrition.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 150