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Creamy Spicy Jalapeño Shrimp Soup

A quick and flavorful shrimp soup featuring spicy jalapeños and creamy goodness, perfect for warming you up on a chilly evening.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen shrimp works
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Any oil is fine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 fresh jalapeños, diced Remove seeds for milder soup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Do not skip this ingredient
  • 4 cups chicken or veggie broth Use what's in your pantry
  • 1 cup heavy cream Or half-and-half
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped fine
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch smoked paprika Adds depth to the flavor
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Set your Instant Pot to sauté and heat up the oil.
  2. Add onions and jalapeños, cooking them until they are soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, being cautious not to burn it.
  4. Add the tomato paste and let it cook for a minute to deepen the flavor.
  5. Mix in the chopped chipotle pepper, then pour in the broth and let everything simmer together for a few minutes.
  6. Slowly stir in the cream to avoid separation.
  7. Add the shrimp, close the lid, and select the soup setting, cooking for a maximum of 5 minutes.
  8. Once the timer beeps, perform a quick release.
  9. Stir in salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste.
  10. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice if desired.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness by seeding the jalapeños or using plain Greek yogurt before serving to mellow out the heat.