Basil And Shrimp Soup [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 10 minutes

I know I need lots of protein for muscle building, this is the only reason I try to add protein rich ingredients in my soups as well. Once I have added shrimps in my basil soup and believe me, it is the fantastic combination I have ever got. This easily found seafood has changed the entire flavor of my soup. Shrimps are a good source of protein and basil provides it a very nice aroma for my olfactory sense. Try my simple but strong soup with shrimps and fragrant basil leaves. You can also add whole wheat pasta in this recipe to make it a wholesome meal for yourself, but I like it as a soup in my cool winter nights.

Nutrition

• calories: 141
• protein: 21
• carbs: 5
• fat: 5
• saturated fat: 0.68
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.64
• monounsaturated fat: 3.03
• cholesterol: 161
• sodium: 132
• potassium: 392
• dietary fiber: 1.31
• sugars: 1.08
• vitamin a: 79
• vitamin c: 4
• calcium: 101
• iron: 2
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 2.61
• other fats: 0.65

Ingredients

• 1 unit Crustaceans, shrimp, untreated, raw
• 1 cup leaves, whole Basil, fresh
• 1 strip large Carrots, raw
• 1 tbsp Celery, raw
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, raw
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
• 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 1 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 tsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 2 1 cup Water

Instructions

• Spray some olive oil in a large pan and sauté onion and garlic until transparent.
• Add celery, shrimps, spring onion, carrot and sauté 2 minutes.
• Add water and bring to boil.
• Let it simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
• Stir in basil leave black pepper and salt.
• Adjust the seasoning and boil for 1-2 minutes.
• Hot basil and shrimps soup is ready to serve.