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Chupe de Camarones

A rich, hearty Peruvian shrimp chowder thickened with potatoes, corn, milk, and a poached egg on top.

50 minutes
Serves 4
Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Simmer the reserved shrimp shells in the stock over medium heat for 15 minutes, then strain and discard the shells to create a deeply flavored shrimp broth.

  2. 2

    In a large pot over medium heat, sauté a chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons oil until soft, then stir in the aji panca paste and cook 2 minutes until fragrant and the oil turns red.

  3. 3

    Pour in the strained broth, add the potatoes, corn rounds, and rice, then simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender and the rice is cooked.

  4. 4

    Stir in the whole milk and the peeled shrimp, and cook gently for 3 to 4 minutes just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, being careful not to boil the milk.

  5. 5

    Crack the eggs one at a time into the simmering soup and poach for 3 minutes until the whites set, then season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Ladle into bowls, settling one poached egg into each serving, and serve piping hot.

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