Mexican cold shrimp soup I'm in Heaven

[hoodat]

The neighbor lady just brought over some Mexican cold soup for me. It has shrimp, chopped tomatos, thin slices of cucumber and avocado, chopped onion and cilantro in it. Just the right amount of spiciness to wake you up without being overwhelming. I think I died and went to Mexican Heaven.

 

[Southern Gardener]

OMGosh, that sounds wonderful! Wish I had a neighbor like that! My favorite Mexican restaurant doesn't have that on the menu.

 

[hoodat]

The veggies are all put in raw after the soup cools. The shrimp is brought just to a boil in half water and half tomato juice with some thin slices of jalapeno to give it bite.. As soon as it reaches a boil turn off the fire and set it aside. If you boil it longer the shrimp gets rubbery. You can either let it cool to room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator. Add a dash of red wine vinegar after it cools. The veggies are added in raw just before serving. It's served with a wedge of lime so the diner can squeeze some lime juice in if they wish.

 

[Smiles Jr.]

OK now you did it! Not only am I jealous of the tin foil hat, but now you tell us about your great neighbor. That does it!

 

[lesa]

Oh, sounds wonderful! What a great neighbor!

 

[ninnymary]

Hoodat, I'm sure your neighbor is very grateful for the wonderful veggies you give her. It's so nice when kindness begets kindness.

Mary

 

[daver]

As a seafood lover that sounds devine!!!!

 

[OldGuy43]

What size shrimp did she use. I have some 21-25's left from my last trip to Galveston.

 

[April Manier]

must find recipe!

 

[grow_my_own]

Mmmm, cold seafood gazpacho! Muy bien!