Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lb medium cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 teaspoons seafood soup base
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 banana pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
  • 1 teaspoon turkish oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups cooked rice (optional)

Method

  • Pour the canned tomatoes, along with their juice, tomato sauce and water into a soup pot, bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add seafood base.
  • Remove the cores and seeds from the peppers and chop them and the onion.
  • Place in a blender or food processor with the cilantro, oregano and cumin.
  • Pulse until finely pureed.
  • Add to the soup, stir to blend, then taste.
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the soup, warm 5-10 minutes on low.
  • Whisk in sour cream and sugar.
  • To serve, place a spoonful of cooked rice in each bowl and top with hot soup. If the rice was refrigerated, let it come to room temperature while the soup is cooking.