Portuguese Shrimp And Sausage Soup Recipe

A comforting and flavorful Portuguese Shrimp and Chorizo Soup, perfected in your slow cooker! This recipe, inspired by Woman's Day Magazine (June 2009), delivers tender vegetables, succulent shrimp, and spicy chorizo in a rich and aromatic broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 370 mins
Calories 656.6 kcal
Protein 89g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Portuguese Shrimp And Sausage Soup

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How to Make Portuguese Shrimp And Sausage Soup

  1. In your slow cooker, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 8 oz chorizo sausage (sliced), 4 cups chicken broth, 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and 1 bay leaf.
  2. Gently stir until all vegetables and sausage are well coated in the broth.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-9 hours, or until the vegetables are tender. (Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker)
  4. Stir in 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined). Gently push the shrimp under the surface of the liquid.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
  6. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

44g

Carbs

20g