Caldo de Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Soup Recipe)
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Chili Pepper Madness · by Mike Hultquist★ 5.0 (10)

Caldo de Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Soup Recipe)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING75M COOK
CAL 13%·PRO 53%
CARBS 33G48% OF CAL
6G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC19G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 5G16% OF CAL
1G SAT4G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A traditional Mexican shrimp soup with vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Comforting and flavorful, made with fresh shrimp and aromatic spices.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 4
  • 2 guajillo peppers (stemmed and seeded, and roughly chopped)
  • 1 cascabel pepper (stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped (or use an extra guajillo))
  • 1 chile de arbol (roughly chopped (optional, for extra spicy))
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 large tomato (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, shells reserved)
  • 4-5 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried epazote (or use cilantro or Mexican oregano)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound yellow potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 8 ounces carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 large limes (+ extra for serving)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish/serving
PREP
15M
SODIUM
406MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.