Peruvian Chupe de Camarones - Shrimp Soup
Creamy Peruvian Chupe de Camarones - ( Peruvian Shrimp Soup)
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilo shrimps with heads
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic heads finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup green peas
- salt
- pepper
- 1 small rocoto ( or any chili pepper)
- 1/2 tsp oregano leaf
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup of corn
- 1 1/2 cups chopped potatoes
- fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large eggs
Instructions
- To start, I like to make a fish stock with some fish-heads and the head of the shrimps to have it as a basis for the chupe.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, rocoto or chili, oregano, and sauté until golden.
- Add tomato paste and continue cooking for 5 minutes, then add the shrimp stock, and bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat to medium low, add the potatoes and until the potatoes are tender, then add the peeled shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add milk, salt, and pepper, add the eggs and let them cook for 3 min more and turn off the heat. Add the green peas and corn.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.5g | Protein: 21.22g | Fat: 15.87g