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Demetra Overton

Shrimp and Chorizo Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces of chorizo
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 chopped onion -optional
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 14 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups of chopped kale-optional
  • 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers-optional
  • 24 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • salt pepper, red chili flakes

Method
 

  1. Slice the chorizo into 1/4 inch slices
  2. Add the chroizo to a cold medium pot
  3. Turn the heat to medium and saute the chroizo for 5 minutes to render some of the fat
  4. Add optional chopped onion if using
  5. Slice the garlic and add it to the pot. Saute for 30 seconds
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and chicken stock
  7. Add optional kale and roasted red pepper if using
  8. Simmer for 10 minutes
  9. Add the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp turns pink and curls up, about 5 minutes
  10. Season with salt, pepper and red chili flakes to taste