Shrimp soup
Description
The soup is easy and quick to prepare. Shrimp soup is a wonderful dish for lunch, which can even be served cold during hot summer weather. You can mix shrimp puree with chilled liquid cream to create a soup with a unique new flavor. Pour into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Dry the shrimp shells in advance in the oven or on a skillet. You can make the soup using whole shrimp, but then you will need to simmer them for at least 1.5–2 hours until tender.
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Step 2
Peel and rinse the carrots and onion in water. Finely dice the onion and grate the carrots on a fine grater. Pour vegetable oil into a cauldron and sauté the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 3
Add the tomato paste and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
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Step 4
If you haven't done this beforehand, sauté the shrimp shells or the shrimp themselves for about 3-5 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
Add to them the vegetable sauté with tomato paste, salt, ground black pepper, seasoning, and bay leaves.
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Step 6
Pour in hot water and simmer the entire contents of the container over medium heat for about 1 hour, until the liquid is reduced by half.
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Step 7
Be sure to remove the bay leaves! Transfer the contents of the container to the blender or food processor bowl.
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Step 8
Purée everything for 4-5 minutes, turning it into a mashed consistency.
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Step 9
Strain the mixture through a sieve, transfer it into bowls, and serve the soup warm, garnished with a drizzle of sour cream or mayonnaise.