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Shrimp Tortilla Soup

Shrimp Tortilla Soup is a quick weeknight meal. Timesaver: Clean and devein shrimp earlier in the day for a 30-minute meal.Number of Servings: 6Ingredient: 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Shrimp, uncooked1/4 cup Onion, minced1 or 2 Garlic cloves, minced2 Tbsp Olive oil4 to 5 cups Chicken broth3 or 4 Dried mild chilies1/4 tsp Cumin, groundSalt & cayenne to tasteGarnish2 cups Corn tortilla strips1/4 to 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped1/4 to 1/2 cup Grated Colby Jack cheeseInstructions: Peel and devein shrimp, retaining tails, if desired. Set aside. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender and golden. Add broth. Wash, seed and chop chilies; add to broth and simmer 20 minutes. Season with cumin, salt and cayenne. Add shrimp; simmer 2 or 3 minutes until shrimp are cooked. To serve, crumble a few tortilla strips into soup bowls. Pour hot soup over, dividing shrimp equally among the bowls. Top with a few tortilla strips, cheese and cilantro. Serve with warm corn tortillas. Source: Ocean Garden Average: 0 No votes yet

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  • I know that shrimp and other fish are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats – but now I’m seeing omega-3s in all sorts of products in the grocery store.  Does this mean that if I eat these other foods it’s not as important to eat my 2 servings of seafood a week?

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.