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Mexican Shrimp Soup – Warm Coastal Comfort Bowl

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A light tomato-based soup with tender shrimp, vegetables, and lime inspired by Mexican coastal cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small jalapeño or serrano, chopped

  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes

  • 4 cups chicken or seafood broth

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 carrot, sliced

  • 1 celery stalk, sliced

  • 1 small zucchini, sliced

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Cook onion in oil until soft; add garlic and chile.

  • Add tomatoes and simmer briefly.

  • Pour in broth, spices, and vegetables; simmer until tender.

  • Add shrimp and cook until just opaque.

  • Finish with lime juice and cilantro.

Notes

Serve with tortillas or rice. Adjust chile to control heat.