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

Ingredients
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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.
Step 2
Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 3
Add 1 lb shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
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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