Brazilian Shrimp Soup

Name: Brazilian Shrimp Soup
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 15-ounce can); 5 cups water; 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and cut in half horizontally; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

Coconut milk's rich flavor will keep you coming back for more of this substantial soup. A true Brazilian version would include slices of okra, but ou...

Updated at: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:34:37 GMT