[Zereh]

Ok, I'll play. This one has fantastic flavor and a simple ingredients list; best of all it's done in less than 45 minutes.

Shrimp Soup ~ Brazilian Style

2 T EVOO
1 onion, chopped
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 long-grain rice
1/4 t red-pepper flakes (I use more =P)
1 t kosher salt
15-oz can crushed tomatoes
5 c veggie broth
1 can (unsweetened) coconut milk
1 1/2-lbs medium shrimp, shelled and cut into bite size chunks
1/4 t fresh-ground black pepper
1 T lemon juice
1/2 c chopped cilantro

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, bell peper and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften. About 10 minutes.

Add the rice, red-pepper flakes, salt, tomatoes and broth. Bring to boil and cook until the rice is almost tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk. Bring back to a simmer for about 10 minutes more. Stir in the shrimp, continuing to simmer and stirring occaisionally, until the shrimp are just done, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in black pepper, lemon juice and parsley.



If you like curries, I have a killer curried mussel recipe too ~