Easy Shrimp Soup Recipe Arabic Style

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Turkey is leaner, while vegetable broth is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and last longer.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster.

Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque.

Pour in water or broth, then add rolled oats, cumin powder, dried oregano or mint, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until oats are cooked and flavors meld, about 10-15 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander or parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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