This Deliciously Healthy Chupe de Camarones Will Transport You To Peru

Chupe de Camarones is a hearty and creamy shrimp soup that is a staple of Peruvian cuisine.

The soup is made with a flavorful broth simmered with shrimp shells, vegetables, and aromatics. It is then enriched with evaporated milk, eggs, and a variety of starchy ingredients like corn, potatoes, rice, and peas.

This recipe is a lighter version of the traditional Chupe de Camarones, making it perfect for those watching their weight or points. We’ve reduced the amount of rice and potatoes and added carrots, peas, and pumpkin to compensate. The result is a delicious and satisfying soup that is both nutritious and Weight Watchers friendly.

Why you should try Chupe de Camarones:

• Flavorful and satisfying: This soup is packed with flavor and is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.
• Weight Watchers friendly: This recipe has been adapted to be Weight Watchers friendly, making it a great option for those watching their weight or points.
• Versatile: This soup can be made with a variety of different ingredients, making it easy to customize to your taste.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Serving size: 350 g.

3 WW Points Per Serving

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of olive oil (4.5 ml)
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of pumpkin, diced (150 g)
• 1 small potato, diced (70 g)
• 1 cup of tomato, diced (150 g)
• 2 tablespoons of rice (15 g)
• ½ cup of peas (75 g)
• 1 cup of corn (150 g)
• 4 cups of shrimp broth (950 ml)
• 1 cup of skim milk (240 ml)
• 1 ½ cup shrimp (12 Oz)
• 3 medium eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, rice and minced garlic, and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the diced pumpkin, potato, tomato to the pot. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.

3. Then, add the corn. Stir gently to incorporate it into the mixture, allowing it to infuse its sweet flavor throughout the soup. 

4. Pour in the shrimp broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables and rice are tender.

5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Slowly pour the skim milk into the beaten eggs while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.

6. Once the vegetables and rice are cooked, slowly pour the egg, and milk mixture into the pot, stirring constantly. Add the shrimp. This will thicken the soup and give it a creamy consistency.

7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to ensure the eggs are fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.

8. Serve the shrimp soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro for a burst of freshness and color.

This delightful shrimp soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion

Variations and substitutions:

• Feel free to use any type of shrimp you like in this recipe. I like to use large shrimp, but you can also use smaller shrimp or even prawns.
• The vegetables in this recipe can be customized to your taste. I like to use tomatoes, peas, and pumpkin, but you can also use other vegetables like zucchini or green beans.
• Substitute shrimp with firm tofu or portobello mushrooms for a delicious vegetarian option.
• Avoid evaporated milk if you’re aiming for a lighter soup in terms of Weight Watchers points. Skim milk or a combination of milk and Greek yogurt are excellent alternatives.

Tips and Tricks for making Chupe de Camarones:

The shrimp broth serves as the soul of this Chupe de Camarones. While I’m a firm believer in the magic of a homemade broth crafted from scratch using shrimp shells, a high-quality store-bought variety works beautifully as well.

• The quality of the shrimp is key for exceptional flavor. Look for fresh, large-sized shrimp.
• Incorporate the eggs at the end of the cooking process to integrate them into the soup without losing their soft texture
• Garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant touch.

WW Points

Olive oil 1 point
Frozen corn 0 points
Uncooked shrimp 0 points
Onion 0 points
Garlic 0 points
Egg 0 points
Uncooked pumpkin (sugar or sweet pumpkin) 0 points
Table salt 0 points
Black pepper 0 points
Uncooked potato 3 points
Fat free skim milk 3 points
Tomato 0 points
Fat free chicken broth 1 point
Uncooked white rice 3 points
Frozen green peas 0 points