Smoky Shrimp Hominy And Tortilla Soup Recipes

MAGGIE'S SHRIMP TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp and set aside (if they are large I cut into chunks.).
• In a small bowl, blend the paprika, cayenne, black pepper, oregano, salt, garlic & sugar. Set aside.
• Pour a small amount of oil into 4 quart Dutch oven or pot. Add the onions, cilantro and jalapeno. Sauté just until the onion is transparent, then stir in the chopped tomatoes.
• Add the spice mix and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomato juice and water and simmer another 10 minutes.
• Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp are done. Do not overcook.
• While soup is simmering, cut tortillas into strips and place on a pammed cookie sheet. Spray with olive oil; sprinkle with salt if desired. Bake at 350 for about 5 to 7 minutes. Watch closely so they don't burn.
• To serve, place a layer of tortilla strips in the bottom of a shallow soup bowl. Ladle soup on top then garnish with cheese. Add a lime wedge on the side.

SHRIMP TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425°.
• Spread tortilla strips on rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Bake until strips are deep golden brown and crisp, 12-14 minutes, tossing strips halfway through baking.
• Season with salt to taste and transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over med-high heat until shimmering.
• Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add garlic and chipotle and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add broth, hominy, and tomatoes and bring to simmer.
• Decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
• Working in batches, process soup in blender until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer pureed soup to clean pot and bring to simmer.
• Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Ladle soup into individual bowls and top with tortilla strips.
• Serve, passing lime wedges separately.

SMOKY SHRIMP, HOMINY AND TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Spread corn tortilla strips in single layer on paper towel. Let tortilla strips stand at room temperature overnight to dry.
• Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, minced garlic and dried oregano. Sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, golden hominy, crushed tomatoes and chipotle chilies; bring to simmer. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate soup uncovered until cold, then cover soup and refrigerate.)
• Bring soup to simmer over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque in center, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in chopped fresh cilantro. Divide soup among 10 soup bowls. Top soup with dried tortilla strips, dividing equally. Serve soup, passing lime wedges separately.
• *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets