Delicious Caldo Camaron Mexican Shrimp for Comfort
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Experience the comforting warmth and flavorful harmony of Caldo de Camarón, a delightful Mexican shrimp soup perfect for any gathering.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 pound Large shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (Heart-healthy choice)
- 1 cup Diced carrot
- 1 cup Diced onion
- 3 cloves Chopped garlic
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (Canned)
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cubes Caldo de Camarón bouillon cubes
- 1 medium Russet potato (Diced)
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 teaspoon Ground pasilla chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground ancho chili pepper
- 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro
- 1 none Fresh lime (Cut into wedges)
- In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add diced carrots, onion, and chopped garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the bay leaf, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and crumble in bouillon cubes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Gently add shrimp, diced potato, zucchini, and chili peppers. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls, garnishing with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg