Corn And Shrimp Soup With Rotel Tomatoes
Soup is one of the most comforting foods to have on a cold winter day. This corn and shrimp soup with Rotel tomatoes is a perfect dish to warm you up, and it's easy to prepare. The sweet corn, the succulent shrimp, and the spice of the Rotel tomatoes blend together to create a harmonious balance of flavors you will love. This soup is also super quick to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. So, let's get started!
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Heat a pot over medium heat, add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, corn kernels, and Rotel tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, let it cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turned pink.
- Add heavy cream and cilantro and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, and serve hot.
Tips
- Use fresh, juicy corn cobs or frozen corn kernels to make this soup.
- Adjust the amount of Rotel tomatoes to suit your taste, but keep in mind that the soup's spiciness comes from the tomatoes.
- Adding cream to the soup gives it a creamy texture and balances out the heat from the Rotel tomatoes.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion
This corn and shrimp soup with Rotel tomatoes is a perfect dish for those who love to eat something delicious but don't have much time to spend in the kitchen. The soup is easy to make, takes only a few minutes to prepare, and the end result is a comforting and flavorful bowl of soup that will warm you up on chilly nights. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed!