Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)

Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)

Chupe de Camarones is a unique Shrimp Chowder from Peru that combines a spicy broth with chunky vegetables, poached eggs, and lots of tasty shrimp. This is chowder like you have never seen it before.

Ingredients

• ½ Tbsp olive oil
• ½ red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes or habanero pepper, if desired
• 4 c fish stock
• ½ lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
• 1 ear of corn, cut into 1 inch wheels
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp white rice, dry
• 1 ½ tsp tomato paste
• 1 ½ tsp fresh oregano, chopped or 1 tsp dry
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ c peas, thawed if frozen
• ½ c evaporated milk
• 2 oz (1/3 c) queso fresco, crumbled
• 4 eggs
• Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 3-5 minutes, until softened.
• Add the garlic and chili flakes and sauté additional 1-2 minutes.
• Add the seafood stock, potato cubes, chopped ears of corn, diced tomato, rice, tomato paste, and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the shrimp, peas, evaporated milk, and cheese. Mix and bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, and let them poach in the broth for 2 minutes.
• Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired.