Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)

Name: Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp with shells and heads; 4 cups water (more if necessary); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 small red onion finely chopped; 1 clove garlic clove finely chopped; 1 tablespoon aji panca chili paste (can substitute tomato paste if necessary); 1 teaspoon aji amarillo chili paste; 1 cup peas either fresh or frozen; 1/4 cup long-grain white rice; 1 ear corn (1-2 ears); cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 1 lb russet potato peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 cup queso fresco cut into 1/2-inch chunks (1/4 to 1/2c); 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano chopped; 3 Eggs

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:5min

Chupe is the Peruvian national dish, and may be made of any and everything, so long as it holds its relationship to soup. Shrimp is my favorite seafood, so in it goes =) Thick & hearty; perfect for cold weather!

Updated at: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:36:07 GMT