Caldo de Camarón | Mexican Shrimp Soup

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.

Boil water or fish stock in a large pot.

Add shrimp shells, head, and tail if desired for a stronger shrimp flavor.

Add diced potatoes, corn on the cob, sliced carrots, and chopped mexican squash to the pot.

Stir in diced tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic, and chile pods.

Add vegetable or shrimp bouillon, bay leaves, cumin, black pepper, oregano, and salt to taste.

Simmer until the vegetables are tender and shrimp are cooked through.

Finish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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