Peruvian Chupe De Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder) Recipe

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Peruvian Chupe De Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)
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  1. NOTE: Aji panca, aji amarillo and queso fresco can be found at Hispanic markets. You may be able to find the cheese at a well-stocked grocery store as well.
  2. Remove heads and shells from shrimp, and refrigerate the shrimp. Put shells and heads in a medium saucepan, add water to cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. While shells are simmering, heat the olive oil in a large flameproof casserole over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Stir in the aji panca (or tomato paste) and aji amarillo pastes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring often, for 10 minutes, or until onion is softened.
  4. Puree shrimp shells and cooking liquid. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and reserve the liquid (solids can be discarded). Measure out the liquid and add enough water to make 4 cups.
  5. Add shrimp broth to onion mixture and bring to a boil. Stir in peas, rice and corn chunks. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add potatoes and salt. Continue cooking until potatoes and rice are just tender (approx 10 minutes more). Add shrimp and queso fresco. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is just cooked through, about 4 minutes (shrimp should be pink).
  7. Stir in the evaporated milk and oregano. Continue cooking and stirring. When the soup begins boiling again, Crack the eggs into the soup, spacing them so they remain separate in the soup. If you prefer, you can beat the eggs together in a bowl before adding them to the soup instead).
  8. When eggs are cooked, soup is finished.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 734.33 Kcal (3074 kJ)
Calories from fat 369.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.05g 63%
Cholesterol 187.03mg 62%
Sodium 2267.97mg 94%
Potassium 843.87mg 18%
Total Carbs 71.54g 24%
Sugars 3.29g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.25g 21%
Protein 23.57g 47%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 31%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 255.9mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.41 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.96g 63%
Cholesterol 36.27mg 62%
Sodium 439.83mg 94%
Potassium 163.65mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.87g 24%
Sugars 0.64g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 21%
Protein 4.57g 47%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 31%
Iron 0.7mg 19%
Calcium 49.6mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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