Caldo De Camarones

Directions

1. 1
   start by cleaning and devaining shrimp.
2. 2
   save your shells you will need to bring those to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes with 2 cups of water.
3. 3
   This will be your stock base for soup.
4. 4
   peel and dice potatoes to bite size pieces I preboil these so that my soup is not all starchy.
5. 5
   boil 10-12 minutes till tender drain n rinse set aside.
6. 6
   dice your other veggies, chiote, onions, tomatoes and set aside.
7. 7
   in your stock pot add olive oil white onions and tomatoes, and garlic give a quick cook till your onions are sweated down.
8. 8
   ( about 3-4 min)
9. 9
   now add your seasonings and give a quick minute to cook.
10. 10
    add your chicken stock & strain your shrimp stock to pot.
11. 11
    Add your bayleaf and your chopped chiote, let come to a simmer taste for salt & seasonings add more to your liking.
12. 12
    once your veggies are tender add your potatoes back and your shrimp.
13. 13
    When shrimp just turn pink about 6-7 minutes turn off.
14. 14
    take out bayleaf, top with scallions, and cilantro.
15. 15
    serve with lime wedges and chips or tortillas..