Recipes–Carrot, Apple, And Shrimp Soup

This is an interesting and delicious soup because of the unusual combination of ingredients.  The sweetness of the shrimp, carrots, and apple blend nicely together; while the soy sauce, fish sauce, and Bay Spice give piquancy. 

Carrot, Apple, and Shrimp Soup

* 4 lg. steamed shrimp peeled, cut into 1/4” pieces

* 5 lg. carrots, cut into 1” pieces

* 1 medium apple, cut in eighths

* 1/2 cup dried currants (optional)

* 5 lg. fresh basil leaves, chopped

* 3 lg. cloves garlic, chopped

* 1 medium red onion, chopped

* 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

* 2 tsp. (approx.) Bay Spice

* 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil

* 3-4 shakes hot pepper flakes

* 1-2 tsp. fish sauce

- Sauté the garlic, onions, basil leave and shrimp in the olive oil until onions are semi-soft

- Add the carrots, apple, and currants and stir well

- Add enough water to cover

- Cook for approximately 45 minutes or until the carrots are soft

- Serve

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