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Shrimp Soup with Bread

A quick, comforting Portuguese-style soup with shrimp, crusty bread, and a hint of red pepper. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
28g
Shrimp Soup with Bread
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a large pot, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

  3. Step 3

    Add 1 lb shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.

  4. Step 4

    Place 4 bread slices in bowls. Ladle hot soup over bread, letting it soak slightly. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • ladle
  • knife
  • cutting board

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