Dinner Tonight: Dark Chile Shrimp Soup with Epazote

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Dinner Tonight: Dark Chile Shrimp Soup with Epazote
45 min.
4
348kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul! Tonight, we’re diving into a delightful bowl of Dark Chile Shrimp Soup with Epazote, a dish that beautifully marries the rich flavors of the Southwest with the freshness of the sea. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome option for those seeking a nourishing meal.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed garlic and dried pasilla chiles wafting through your kitchen, setting the stage for a comforting soup that’s perfect for any occasion. The vibrant colors of carrots and red potatoes add a cheerful touch, while the addition of fresh lime juice brightens every spoonful. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend lunch.

Each bowl is packed with protein from succulent shrimp and dried shrimp, ensuring you’ll feel satisfied and energized. The unique herb epazote adds an intriguing depth of flavor, making this soup not just a meal, but an experience. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create a dish that will impress your family and friends alike. Get ready to savor the warmth and richness of this Dark Chile Shrimp Soup!

Ingredients

  •  carrots peeled cut into 1/4-inch chunks
  • quarts chicken broth 
  •  pepper flakes dried cut into 1-inch strips
  • ounce fish sauce dried
  • cloves garlic peeled cut in half
  •  lime cut into wedges
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pound potatoes - remove skin red cut into 1/4-inch chunks ( 4)
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled (medium-small)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • pot
  • sieve
  • blender

Directions

  1. Pour the olive oil into a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chiles and the garlic. Cook, stirring often, until they are very fragrant, about one minute.
  3. Add the dried shrimp along with 1 quart of the stock. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Carefully pour mixture into a blender and process until smooth. Be careful. Blend in batches.
  5. Pour the soup back in the pot through a strainer, to remove all the bits of hard chile skin.
  6. Pour in the other quart of chicken stock. Dump in the potatoes, carrots, and the epazote. Season the stock with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  7. Add the shrimp, turn off the heat, and wait for one minute. Fish out the sprigs of epazote and discard. Ladle some of the soup into a bowl, season with salt, and squeeze in some fresh lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein38.57%
Fat23.24%
Carbs38.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.46
Glycemic Load
4.66
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.794347975565%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
14.4mg
Naringenin
1.14mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.48kcal
17.42%
Fat:9.45g
14.54%
Saturated Fat:1.23g
7.7%
Carbohydrates:34.93g
11.64%
Net Carbohydrates:29.58g
10.76%
Sugar:9.39g
10.43%
Cholesterol:272.83mg
90.94%
Sodium:2401.82mg
104.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.28g
70.56%
Vitamin A:10653.62IU
213.07%
Vitamin C:89.17mg
108.08%
Copper:0.79mg
39.36%
Phosphorus:384.39mg
38.44%
Potassium:1292.93mg
36.94%
Manganese:0.66mg
33.24%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.74%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.53%
Magnesium:90.18mg
22.54%
Fiber:5.34g
21.37%
Vitamin K:22.13µg
21.08%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.86%
Vitamin B3:3.6mg
17.99%
Iron:3.22mg
17.91%
Calcium:177.01mg
17.7%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.19%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.33%
Folate:45.17µg
11.29%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.15%
Selenium:3.52µg
5.03%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.58%