Shrimp Soup

Discover how to prepare an exquisite Honduran shrimp soup, perfect to enjoy on any occasion. Follow each step carefully and impress your family and friends with this unique dish.

Although shrimp soup is not very common throughout Honduras, in certain municipalities along the northern coast of the country, you can find this delicious recipe. We recommend following all the instructions precisely to achieve the best possible flavor.

Shrimp Soup

Soups
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of Shrimp

1 ½ liter of Water

1 cup of Milk

1 White onion

1 cup of Noodles

1 Green chili

1 Carrot

3 Potatoes

Achiote

Cilantro

1 Garlic head

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, it is necessary to clean, peel, and devein the shrimp, reserving only the heads.

Step 2 : Using the shrimp heads, make a broth by adding water, green chili, onion, garlic, achiote, and pepper, all cut and washed beforehand.

Step 3 : Once the broth is ready, strain it and set aside.

Step 4 : In a pot over the heat, add the potatoes and carrots cut into medium cubes.

Step 5 : When the potatoes are soft, add the milk and then the noodles.

Step 6 : Add the shrimp at the end and cook for about 5 minutes, adding cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste.

Step 7 : It is recommended to serve immediately and preferably hot to fully enjoy its exquisite flavor.

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