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Shrimp tortilla soup
4.7 from 240 votes

Shrimp tortilla soup

Shrimp Tortilla Soup combines a spiced tomato and seafood broth with tender shrimp and fresh aromatics like jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. The soup features a flavorful base sautéed with a blend of spices and vegetables, resulting in a rich but balanced dish. Toppings such as queso fresco, avocado, crispy tortilla chips, and fresh herbs add contrasting textures and bright notes to the warm, comforting soup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Course: Soup
Cuisine: South American, Fusion, American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs oil or butter
  • 1 ½ cup white onion about ¾ of a large onion, diced, or yellow onion
  • 1 green onion finely chopped, bunch
  • 1 cilantro finely chopped, bunch
  • 2 jalapeños seeds removed (or not if you want the wild stuff version), diced
  • 4 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 1 tbs paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper double for wild stuff version
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 6 Roma tomato peeled and diced, about 2 cups
  • 2-4 cups seafood stock adjust based on how thick you prefer the soup
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 2 lbs Shrimp deveined and peeled (or you can also leave the shells on according your preference, medium sized, raw
  • ½ cup lime juice from 2 large limes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Garnishes:
  • queso fresco or grated monterrey jack cheese, crumbled
  • tortilla chips homemade or store-bought
  • avocado diced or sliced
  • cilantro finely chopped
  • green onion finely chopped
  • jalapeño fresh, sliced
  • lime slices

Instructions

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  1. To make the refrito or base for the soup, heat the oil in large pot.
  2. Add the onions, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, crushed garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Add the seafood stock and tomato juice. Bring to a boil, add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are done (but not overcooked), about 5-8 minutes- more or less depending on the size of the shrimp.
  5. Add the lime juice and remove from the heat.
  6. Serve immediately garnished with queso fresco, tortilla chips, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, green onions and lime slices.