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Lemon Shrimp Soup

Bright and Cozy Lemon Shrimp Soup for Busy Weeknights

Enjoy a light and refreshing Lemon Shrimp Soup, perfect for busy weeknights, balancing comfort with vibrancy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp use fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any light cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes, optional
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth vegetable keeps it light
  • 1 large lemon juice and zest
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup spinach optional
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced, optional
  • 1 stalk celery chopped, optional
  • to taste red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth and stir, increasing heat until it comes to a gentle boil.
  5. Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add shrimp and lemon juice and zest, stirring gently.
  7. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm and enjoy with crusty bread or a light salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove.

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