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Spinach And Shrimp Soup

Spinach And Shrimp Soup      "Spinach And Shrimp Soup" is available in PDF format print friendly version

Creamy broth, perfectly accented with white wine, makes this soup a special treat.
 
Fresh (or frozen, thawed) uncooked1 lb.454 g
medium shrimp (with shells)
 
Water7 cups1.75 L
Dry white (or alcohol-free) wine1 cup250 mL
Chopped onion1/2 cup125 mL
Chopped carrot1/2 cup125 mL
 
Olive (or canola) oil1 tbsp.15 mL
Chopped onion1 cup250 mL
 
Garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp., 5 mL, powder)44
 
All-purpose flour1 tbsp.15 mL
 
Fresh spinach, stems removed,6 cups1.5 L
coarsely chopped, lightly packed
Chopped fresh parsley (or 1 1/2 tsp., 7 mL, flakes)2 tbsp.30 mL
Salt1 tsp.5 mL
 
Can of evaporated milk5 1/2 oz.160 mL
 
Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells and tails. Coarsely chop shrimp. Transfer to medium bowl. Set aside.

Put reserved shells and tails into large pot or Dutch oven. Add next 4 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil on medium-high. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain through sieve into large bowl. Discard solids. Set liquid aside.

Heat olive oil in same pot on medium. Add second amount of onion. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until softened.

Add garlic. Heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add flour. Heat and stir for 1 minute. Slowly add reserved liquid, stirring constantly, until boiling and slightly thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add spinach, parsley and salt. Heat and stir for about 3 minutes until spinach is wilted.

Add shrimp and evaporated milk. Heat and stir on medium-high for about 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Makes about 8 cups (2 L) soup. Serves 6.
 
1 serving: 202 Calories; 6.1 g Total Fat (2.6 g Mono, 0.9 g Poly, 2 g Sat); 110 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrate; 3 g Fibre; 18 g Protein; 581 mg Sodium
 
 
 
Reprinted from Low-Carb Recipes © Company's Coming Publishing Limited

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