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Carolina Shrimp Soup

Name: Carolina Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bunch kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 16 cups); 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Minced fresh chives, optional

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022

Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed peas to complete this wholesome, filling soup. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Carolina Shrimp Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh chives, optional

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook just until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from pot.

In same pot, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Stir in kale and red pepper; cook, covered, until kale is tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in peas, salt, pepper and shrimp; heat through. If desired, sprinkle servings with chives.

Health Tip: This soup’s colorful mix of veggies means you’re getting a variety of nutrients. Aim for lots of color when planning meals through the day.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 188 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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