Simple Shrimp Soup

Simple, fast, wholesome and delicious.

A perfect rainy day lunch that's not too heavy.

Ingredients

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup water

1 T tomato paste

1/2 cup long grain rice

1 green onion - diced into 1/2 inch pieces

1 T diced mint leaves

1 t Aleppo pepper

1/3 t Venom pepper sea salt (optional)

1/2 cup chopped zucchini cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 cup raw, peeled and washed frozen shrimp

1/2 cup lemon juice

Salt to taste

French feta crumbled - approximately 1 tablespoon per bowl

Minced parsley to garnish over feta

Directions:

Add chicken broth, water, tomato paste and rice to a sauce pan. Heat to a low simmer. Add mint, onion, pepper and pepper salt.

Taste and check rice for doneness after 10 minutes. If a lot of liquid has evaporated, add more water.

Add zucchini pieces. Taste broth - add salt and/or pepper to your discretion.

Add shrimp and lemon juice. Stir and watch. Remove from heat when shrimp turns pink.

Pour into serving bowls. Add a tablespoon of feta to the center of each bowl and a pinch of fresh parsley.

2 Servings