This is a Guatemalan dish that is very characteristic in places like the Suchitepéquez department. It is a highly nutritious meal perfect for lunch.
The shrimp soup with chipilín is a dish whose recipe is prepared with these delicious seafood, tomatoes, and traditional chipilín leaves.
It combines the freshness of the shrimp with the unique flavor of the chipilín leaves, creating a dish full of tradition and flavor.
Shrimp Soup with Chipilín
Ingredients
1 pound of Peeled and cleaned shrimp
1 ½ liter of Water
4 Chopped tomatoes
1 Onion split in two
2 Bunches of chipilín
2 tablespoons of Oil
1 pinch of Pepper
1 pinch of Salt
Avocado
Preparation
Step 1 : First, in a skillet with oil, sauté the tomatoes and onion, seasoning with a little salt.
Step 2 : Then, add these ingredients to a large pot and fill with water (the required amount). Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 : Next, in the same water, add the cleaned shrimp and the chipilín leaves, boil for a few more minutes.
Step 4 : Season with a little salt and pepper to taste. Cook for five more minutes.
Step 5 : When serving, you can add avocado.













