Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Mexican Shrimp Soup Recipe, easy delicious family recipe,

Login to Save
Easy Cooking with Sandy
Easy Cooking with Sandy
68 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Easy Cooking with Sandy to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Mexican Shrimp Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from coastal regions of Mexico, Caldo de Camarón is a beloved dish that showcases the country's rich seafood tradition. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal, it reflects the use of fresh, local ingredients and is often served during family gatherings and celebrations. Today, variations can be found throughout Mexico and beyond, with each region adding its unique twist, making it a cherished dish worldwide.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
450 g dried shrimp
450 g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
450 g fish cut in small chunks (cod, haddock, tilapia, etc)
2 cups chopped carrots
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 chopped onion
½ cup chopped cilantro
2 minced garlic cloves
4-5 small, diced potatoes
6-7 Mirasol chillies (or Guajillo)
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper to taste
1-2 cubes of shrimp bouillon seasoning
10 cups water or vegetable broth (more if necessary)

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken is more affordable and still provides protein.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and is vegetarian.

1

In a large pot, combine water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

2

Add dried shrimp, fresh shrimp, and fish chunks to the pot.

3

Stir in chopped carrots, celery, onion, cilantro, minced garlic, diced potatoes, and Mirasol chillies.

4

Add bay leaf, salt, and pepper to taste.

5

If using, add shrimp bouillon seasoning cubes.

6

Reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender and shrimp are cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Caldo de CamarónSopa de Camarones
Local Name: sopa de camarón

Other Takes on Shrimp

(24 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(21 videos)