Shrimp Soup

Name: Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 300g shrimp (peeled and deveined); 4 cups seafood or chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 medium tomato (chopped); 1 small carrot (sliced); ½ cup coconut milk (optional, for a creamy version); 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)

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Shrimp soup is a comforting and flavorful dish made with tender shrimp, aromatic spices, and a rich broth. Whether light and refreshing or creamy and hearty, this soup is a perfect balance of seafood goodness and warming spices. It can be enjoyed as a starter or a complete meal with rice or noodles.

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Origin of the Dish Why It’s Loved Shrimp Soup Ingredients Directions Notes

Origin of the Dish

Shrimp soup has variations in many cuisines worldwide. In Asia, tom yum goong (Thai shrimp soup) is a spicy, tangy favorite. Latin America offers sopa de camarones, a rich shrimp soup often made with tomatoes and spices. Cajun-style shrimp bisque from Louisiana is another well-loved variation. This dish showcases the versatility of shrimp in global cooking.

Why It’s Loved

Light yet satisfying, perfect for any season.
Packed with bold, aromatic flavors.
Customizable—can be made spicy, creamy, or brothy.
A nutritious, protein-rich meal.

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Shrimp Soup

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

220

kcal

Ingredients

300g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
4 cups seafood or chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 medium tomato (chopped)
1 small carrot (sliced)
½ cup coconut milk (optional, for a creamy version)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

Sauté Aromatics – Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add Broth & Spices – Pour in the broth and add carrots, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp – Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
Finish the Soup – Stir in lime juice and coconut milk (if using). Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
Serve – Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or crusty bread.