Description
Spicy Shrimp Soup delivers bold, warming flavor in a quick, weeknight-friendly bowl. Tender shrimp simmer in a fragrant garlic- and ginger-infused broth with paprika and chili flakes for a lively kick, while red bell pepper and zucchini add color and texture. A splash of lemon or lime brightens the palate, and chopped cilantro or parsley finishes the dish. Naturally gluten-free and Paleo-friendly, it comes together in about 25 minutes and tastes like it simmered all day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in paprika, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Stir in fresh lemon or lime juice and garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
- Heat level can be adjusted by adding more chili flakes or a diced jalapeño.
- You can use shell-on shrimp; peel before serving if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; rewarm gently.
- For a thicker broth, simmer a few minutes longer without shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Spicy Shrimp Soup, quick soup, seafood soup, gluten-free soup, weeknight dinner, Paleo-friendly