Shrimp soup with cream
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. If you're looking for a tasty, easy, and inexpensive soup recipe, this option is perfect for you. Shrimp soup is delicious and nutritious, and it's very easy to make. You can use large or small shrimp, whichever you prefer. This soup has a slightly tangy flavor thanks to the lemon. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs, and you can also add garlic croutons. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I pour a liter of water into a saucepan and place it over heat. As soon as it boils, I squeeze the juice of half a lemon, add salt, spices, and a bay leaf. I add the peeled shrimp, cook for 2 minutes after boiling, then remove the shrimp and place them onto a plate, setting the broth aside.
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Step 2
2. Pour the cream into a saucepan and place over heat. Once it comes to a boil, add the cream cheese and continuously stir, cooking until fully dissolved, then remove from heat.
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Step 3
3. Peel the onion and peppers, wash and finely chop everything. In a hot skillet with butter, sauté the onion first, then add the peppers and shrimp, season with salt and pepper.
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Step 4
4. Cook for about 10 minutes, then pour in the cream with melted cheese, mix well and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Pour 2 liters of water into a saucepan, bring to a boil, peel and chop the potatoes, add them to the saucepan, pour in the strained broth in which the shrimp and vegetables cooked in cream were boiled. Wash and finely chop the herbs, add salt and pepper.
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Step 6
6. Before serving, I garnish the soup with fresh herbs and a slice of lemon, and serve it hot.