Chupe de Camarones

4/1/2025

Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes

Description

Chupe de Camarones is a hearty, savory Peruvian shrimp chowder that showcases the beauty of fresh ingredients and simple culinary techniques. Packed with succulent shrimp, robust potatoes, tender rice, and a subtle kick of aji pepper, this soup has a creamy, rich profile layered with oceanic and earthen flavors accentuated by a lingering heat.

Ingredients

• 500 grams of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Peruvian aji pepper, seed removed and chopped
• 250 grams of yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
• 100 grams of rice
• 250 ml of evaporated milk
• 1 liter of fish broth
• 3 eggs
• 200 grams of fresh cheese, cubed
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander to garnish

Optional Ingredients

• Freshly squeezed lime juice: Adds a bright, refreshing tanginess that balances the rich and creamy flavor profile.
• Smoked paprika: Enhances the hearty, earthy flavors with a hint of smokiness.
• Dried oregano: Brings a Mediterranean touch to the soup, inviting an extra layer of flavor complexity.

Estimated Time

• Prep time: 40 minutes
• Cook time: 35 minutes

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and aji pepper to the pot. Cook until onions are translucent.
3. Add the potatoes and rice to the pot, stirring to mix with the onions and garlic.
4. Once the potatoes and rice are well combined with the aromatics, add the fish broth and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let simmer until the potatoes and rice are tender.
6. Incorporate the cleaned shrimp, cooking until they turn pink.
7. Pour in the evaporated milk, stirring consistently to incorporate.
8. Beat the eggs and gradually add them to the chowder, stirring continuously.
9. Add the cubed cheese to the soup, stirring until melted.
10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
11. Ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh coriander.

Feel free to customize to your liking with the optional ingredients.

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