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Lime Soup

A bright, brothy soup with shrimp, crunchy popcorn, and a pop of lime. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a comforting yet refreshing meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
250
Protein
25g
Lime Soup
comfortingfreshMexicangluten-freeshrimpbrothycrunchyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium. Add 1 sliced onion and 1 diced carrot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  3. Step 3

    Add 1 lb shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in juice of 2 limes and season with salt and pepper. Taste and add more lime if desired.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle into bowls and top with 1 cup popcorn and chopped cilantro if you have it.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • ladle

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