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Brazilian Shrimp Soup

This Brazilian Shrimp Soup is an incredibly delicious creamy tomato soup that features shrimp, coconut milk, and bright lemon juice. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: brazilian shrimp soup, shrimp soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (I used a red one)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup rice long-grain
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes (1 large can)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 pound medium shrimp shelled and cut in 1 inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • ½ cup parsley fresh, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot heat the olive oil over low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and cook stirring occasionally until the onion and pepper are soft. About 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice, red pepper flakes, salt, tomatoes and water to the pot and bring a boil. Cook until the rice is almost done, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the coconut milk into the soup. Bring to a simmer and then stir in the shrimp. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is just done, 3 to 5 minutes. 
  • Stir in the black pepper, lemon juice, and parsley.

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Notes

  1. Heavy cream could be used as a substitute for the coconut milk.
  2. Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg