Carolina Shrimp Soup

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by MARY M. LEVERETTE, Columbia, South Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 23, 2022

Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed peas to complete this wholesome, filling soup. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Health Tip: This soup’s colorful mix of veggies means you’re getting a variety of nutrients. Aim for lots of color when planning meals through the day.
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Carolina Shrimp Soup

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Minced fresh chives, optional
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Directions

  1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook just until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from pot.
  2. In same pot, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Stir in kale and red pepper; cook, covered, until kale is tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in peas, salt, pepper and shrimp; heat through. If desired, sprinkle servings with chives.
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