Sweet Potato and Shrimp Soup with Heat

Step 1

Start by heating some olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and garlic, and cook them gently, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens—this usually takes about 10 minutes. Next, add the vegetable stock, corn, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring everything up to a boil and let it bubble for about 5 minutes. Then, stir in the shrimp and bring the soup back to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium and let it simmer until the shrimp are fully cooked, which should take around 10 minutes. Finally, stir in the chopped green onions and taste to see if it needs a little more salt or pepper before serving.