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Soups, Salads & Sides » Soups » Shrimp Tortilla Soup – Ready in 30 Minutes!

Shrimp Tortilla Soup – Ready in 30 Minutes!

UPDATED Apr 16, 2019 · PUBLISHED Nov 16, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Shrimp Tortilla Soup is full of healthy ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes! No need for takeout with this easy recipe.

Shrimp tortilla soup in bowl

This recipe could have been Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup, which is a recipe we offered at our meal assembly kitchen store. But, I didn’t have any chicken on hand!

I love shrimp. I always have shrimp in the freezer to make Easy Skillet Shrimp and add to dishes like Cauliflower Grits and Shrimp and Shrimp Zoodles with very little planning.

So, shrimp tortilla soup was born. And, it is good…really good.

Truth be told, you could add just about any protein to this soup, or none at all since it has a nice serving of black beans mixed in with all the other goodies.

Shrimp Tortilla Soup Tips

This hearty soup comes together quickly because it uses mostly canned goods with touches of fresh ingredients.

To make the soup, let the onions and garlic soften for a few minutes, then add crushed tomatoes, hominy, black beans, mild green chili peppers, vegetable stock, chili powder, and oregano to the pot.

Don’t forget the corn. Check out this tip to quickly microwave corn on the cob in the husk or use frozen corn.

Add the shrimp after you bring everything to a boil. Simmer the soup for at least 10 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Don’t overcook them or they will become chewy.

Shrimp tortilla soup in a stock pot with ladel

What is hominy?

One of my favorite things about this recipe is hominy.  What a fun word! (Cilantro is my most favorite thing…but hominy comes close.)

Each time we offered this entree at the store, the number one question was: What is hominy?

Hominy is what you get when corn kernels are soaked so that the hull and germ are removed and the remaining grains puff up. They don’t have a very strong flavor and make the soup hearty. You’ll find them on the canned foods aisle.

You can make lots of cool recipes with this ingredient…like Creamy Hominy Casserole by Barefeet in the Kitchen.

Hominy on plate

Toppings for Shrimp Tortilla Soup

The bowl of soup pictured below is ready to be topped with your favorite Mexican toppings. If you’re serving a crowd, put out a toppings bar that includes:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Mexican shredded cheeses
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado
  • Tortilla chips

It never hurts to have a little simple guacamole dip and fresh corn and black bean salsa on the side.

Now, let the fiesta begin!

Easy Shrimp Tortilla Soup Recipe in bowl with cheese and sour cream next to it

How to freeze Shrimp Tortilla Soup

This soup can be frozen before or after cooking. We highly recommend making two batches when you have all the ingredients out. One to enjoy right away and the other to store in the freezer.

To freeze shrimp tortilla soup, add everything to a resealable freezer bag, removing as much excess air as possible.

Note: There is no need to defrost the frozen shrimp before adding it the make ahead and freeze bag.

Store it in the freezer for 2-4 months.

When you ready to enjoy the soup, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then cook according to the directions. Don’t worry about sauteeing the onions and garlic, it will still taste very, very good!

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Shrimp tortilla soup in bowl

Shrimp Tortilla Soup Recipe

Easy Shrimp Tortilla Soup is fiesta-worthy even though it's ready in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for a quick dinner or a party!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth low salt
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces hominy rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen or fresh
  • 4 ounces mild green chili peppers diced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 20 Optional tortilla chips crushed
  • Optional toppings such as cheese, sour cream, avocado

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, broth, black beans, hominy, corn, mild green chili peppers, oregano and chili powder to pot and stir to combine.
  • Bring soup to a slow boil and add shrimp.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with a handful of crushed tortilla chips and other toppings of choice.

Notes

This is a make ahead and freeze entree. Add all the ingredients to a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for 2-4 months. Defrost completely and following cooking instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 2067mg | Potassium: 1183mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 8.3mg
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  1. Ninie

    April 30, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    An oldie but a delicious goodie! perfect for warm weather months…no hot oven!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

    May 05, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Can you believe I’ve never even had hominy? Me either. This soup looks great. I’ll have to make it. Pinned.

    Reply
  3. Tayler Ross

    November 16, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like total comfort food! And I love that it’s ready so quickly!

    Reply
    • Marjory

      November 16, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks for your comment! It’s definitely quick and easy!

      Reply
  4. Tara

    November 16, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    Cilantro is my most favorite thing, too!

    Reply
    • Marjory

      November 16, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      LOL! I can literally make a case for putting it on anything!

      Reply

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