BRAZILIAN SHRIMP SOUP

This Brazilian Shrimp Soup is an incredibly delicious creamy tomato soup that contains shrimp, coconut milk and freshly squeezed juice . Perfect for any occasion!

INGREDIENT

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 chopped bell pepper (I used red)

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 cup long grain rice

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt

28 ounces chopped tomatoes (1 large can)

4 glasses of water

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and dig 1-inch pieces

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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INSTRUCTIONS

1.In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over low heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and bell pepper are tender. About 5 minutes.

2.Add rice, red pepper flakes, salt, tomatoes and water to a saucepan and convey to a boil. Cook until the rice is nearly cooked through, about 10 minutes.

3.Add coconut milk to the soup. bring back a boil then add the prawns. bring back a boil, stirring occasionally, until prawns are cooked through, 3 to five minutes.

4.Add black pepper, juice and parsley