Shrimp Cumin Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

11/2 cups (12 ounces) fresh shrimp, shelled, deviened & coarsely

chopped

21/2 cups chicken broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

small pinch saffron threads

salt and freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cumin and cook until translucent. Add shrimps and chicken broth and bring it to boil. Reserving a few shrimps to decorate, puree the mixture into a blender. Pour the puree back into the skillet and bring it to boil again. Stir in the cream, saffron and reserved shrimps and cook for about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, cook a minute longer, and serve hot.

Bon Appetit Vikas Khanna