Spicy Shrimp and Sweet Potato Soup

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 16
Spicy Shrimp and Sweet Potato Soup recipe for a hearty meal on a chilly night
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion , chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups corn
2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
1 cup salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds peeled medium shrimp
4 green onions , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
225
Sugar
10g
Fat
3g
Spicy Shrimp and Sweet Potato Soup is a twist on traditional seafood chowders that use salty bacon or ham hocks to flavor the broth. Instead, this recipe uses sweet potatoes, chili powder and salsa to give the soup a bold and spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with the tender shrimp. The combination of protein, carbs and veggies in this soup makes it a full meal in a bowl, perfect for a quick dinner on a chilly night.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook and stir until onion is tender.
2.Pour vegetable stock into the pot and stir in corn, sweet potatoes, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3.Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft.
4.Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until pink.
5.To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

PROS

This soup is hearty, full of flavor and perfect for a chilly night.

The sweet potatoes and shrimp are a great source of vitamins and protein.

CONS

The soup is quite spicy, so adjust the amount of chili powder to your liking.

Some people may not like the texture of the sweet potatoes in the soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A and C, fiber and protein.
The sweet potatoes may help with digestion and support the immune system, while shrimp is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health.

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