My recipe for the best soup I ever had.
Chupe De Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder Recipe)
Ingredients:
500 grams Shrimps peeled (heads and shells reserved)
5 cups Water
1/3 cup Flour
1/3 cup Butter
½ Yellow Onion diced
1 Red Bell Pepper
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 Ear Corn cut into 2” segments
1 Medium Potato diced
½ cup Green Peas
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 tsp Dried Oregano
Salt and Powdered Cayenne to taste
Directions:
Combine shrimps heads and shells with two cups of water and half a teaspoon of salt in a pot. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Strain out the shells and discard.
Heat butter in a pan.
Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sweat until onions turn slightly translucent.
Add tomato paste and roast for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle in flour and roast for another minute.
Stir in 3 cups water, shrimp stock, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
Add corn, potatoes, and peas. Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add shrimp.
Add heavy cream and bring back to a boil and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Season with salt and powdered cayenne to taste.