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PERUVIAN SHRIMP SOUP


2 cups shrimp
1 small onion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons rice
3 small potatoes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cottage cheese

Cut onion and garlic in pieces. Brown in small quantity of butter or margarine. Add tomato paste and water. Boil. Add salt and pepper to taste; and rice and potatoes cut in 1-inch pieces. Replace boiled away water with milk, using own judgement about quantity. Beat eggs in a plate and add to soup. Add cottage cheese, oregano, and shrimp. Serve hot.

Note: You may use shrimp, lobster, clams, fish or any seafood desired. If using fish, a little tarragon gives added flavor. Yields 5 cups.