INGREDIENTS
This is what you need for 3-4 servings:
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 lb. XL tail-on shrimp
- 1 lb. vegetable mix of choice
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- S&P
Pic1: rice soup with shrimp
Directions
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Bring 3 quarts of water to a roiling boil.
Use seafood stock for a stronger seafood flavor. - Add the rice. Reduce heat and parboil the rice to 5 minutes less than recommended time.
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Add the chipotle pepper. Stir and taste. Remove when the liquid has enough pepper heat.
Know your hot peppers. Don't ruin the dish by adding more than you can handle. - Add vegetables and shrimp, S&P to taste.
- Bring to a boil again over medium heat and simmer 5 more minutes.
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Optional:
- Stir in potato flakes for thickening. (not done here)
- Adjust the seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy.
Pic2:
the seafood paella ...Pic3: ... turned into a soup
Pic4:
next day, add tomatoes ...Pic5: ...to turn it in tomato soup