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Cajun Shrimp Soup

Ingredients -

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Yellow Onion, finely chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 Serrano Chili, seeded and finely chopped (see note)
1 (16 ounces) can Whole Plum Tomatoes, chopped with juice
2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, minced
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 pound Shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 teaspoon File Powder
Salt, to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked Long-Grain Rice

Preparation:

1. Add olive oil to stockpot. Heat over medium-high heat.

2. Sauté onion until soft and translucent, 3-5 minutes.

3. Stir in minced garlic, chopped green bell pepper, Serrano chili, chopped tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, minced fresh thyme, and cayenne pepper.

4. Bring to a gentle boil.

5. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes.

6. Stir in shrimp and file powder. Simmer 3-5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.

7. Season with salt and pepper.

To Serve:
1. Place ½-cup cooked rice in individual serving bowls.

2. Ladle shrimp soup over rice.

Soup Making Tips -
Long-Grain Rice

	White, brown or your favorite long-grain rice will work just fine in this shrimp soup recipe.

Soup Making Tips -
Serrano Chili

	Experts recommend wearing rubber gloves and not touching your eyes during or afterward when handling chili peppers.

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