A light tomato-based soup with tender shrimp, vegetables, and lime inspired by Mexican coastal cooking.
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
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.
Serve with tortillas or rice. Adjust chile to control heat.