Shrimp Tortilla Soup

Number of Servings: 
6
Ingredients: 
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Shrimp, uncooked
1/4 cup Onion, minced
1 or 2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp Olive oil
4 to 5 cups Chicken broth
3 or 4 Dried mild chilies
1/4 tsp Cumin, ground
Salt & cayenne to taste
Garnish
2 cups Corn tortilla strips
1/4 to 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup Grated Colby Jack cheese
Instructions: 

Peel and devein shrimp, retaining tails, if desired. Set aside.

In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender and golden. Add broth. Wash, seed and chop chilies; add to broth and simmer 20 minutes. Season with cumin, salt and cayenne.

Add shrimp; simmer 2 or 3 minutes until shrimp are cooked.

To serve, crumble a few tortilla strips into soup bowls. Pour hot soup over, dividing shrimp equally among the bowls. Top with a few tortilla strips, cheese and cilantro. Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Source: Ocean Garden

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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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    Ralph C.

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.