Name: Spicy Caldo de Camaron (Shrimp Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs shrimp; 1 lbs shrimp shells; 4 whole dried guajillo chiles; 2 whole dried ancho chiles; 3 whole dried arbol chiles; 2 whole Roma tomatoes; 0.25 whole white onion; 3 cloves garlic cloves; 2 whole carrots; 2 whole potatoes; 2 whole lime; 0.25 cups cilantro

DinnerSoupsHigh-ProteinQuick & Easy

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
shrimp	1 lbs	97	23g	0g	1g
shrimp shells	1 lbs	421	15g	85g	2g
dried guajillo chiles	4 whole	11	0g	2g	0g
dried ancho chiles	2 whole	57	2g	12g	1g
dried arbol chiles	3 whole	1	0g	0g	0g
Roma tomatoes	2 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
white onion	0.25 whole	3	0g	1g	0g
garlic cloves	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
carrots	2 whole	13	0g	3g	0g
potatoes	2 whole	82	2g	19g	0g
lime	2 whole	10	0g	4g	0g
cilantro	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
shrimp	1 lbs	97	23g	0g	1g
shrimp shells	1 lbs	421	15g	85g	2g
dried guajillo chiles	4 whole	11	0g	2g	0g
dried ancho chiles	2 whole	57	2g	12g	1g
dried arbol chiles	3 whole	1	0g	0g	0g
Roma tomatoes	2 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
white onion	0.25 whole	3	0g	1g	0g
garlic cloves	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
carrots	2 whole	13	0g	3g	0g
potatoes	2 whole	82	2g	19g	0g
lime	2 whole	10	0g	4g	0g
cilantro	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the shells. Sauté shrimp shells with half an onion and 2 garlic cloves in a pot. Cover with 6 cups of water and simmer for 20 minutes to make a flavorful broth. Strain.
Step 2
Toast dried chiles, then rehydrate in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend rehydrated chiles with roasted tomatoes, remaining onion and garlic, and a splash of the shrimp broth. Strain the mixture.
Step 3
In a large pot, combine the strained chile sauce with the shrimp broth. Bring to a simmer. Add diced carrots and potatoes.
Step 4
Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Add shrimp to the simmering soup and cook for 3-5 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Step 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.