Caldo de Langostinos (Mexican Squat Lobster Soup)

35 minutes to 40 minutes

20 minutes

Difficulty

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	338
Fat:	6 g
Carbohydrates:	4 g
Protein:	59 g
Calculated per serving.

by Russ Crandall

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 whole 2 whole 2 whole Dried Chiles, Anaheim, Guajillo
1 whole 1 whole 1 whole Onion
2 clove 2 clove 2 clove Garlic
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
14.5 oz 14.5 oz 14.5 oz Tomato, 1 can; whole, crushed, or died
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
13 oz 13 oz 13 oz Clams, 2 cans, chopped
1 cup 1 cup 1 cup Chicken Broth, free range
2 cup 2 cup 2 cup Water
1 1 1 Bay Leaf
2 lb 2 lb 2 lb Shrimp, Raw, or pre-cooked, can also use shelled langostinos
2 2 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Hot Sauce / Wing Sauce, Tessemae's, or red chili flakes, to taste
Cilantro, chopped, to serve with
Lime, wedge, to serve with

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Soak your chiles in water for 30 minutes, then cut off the stems and remove the seeds.
In a food processor, blend the chiles, onion, garlic, oregano, and canned tomatoes.
In a pot, warm 1 tsp olive oil on med/low heat for a minute or two, then add the puree. Simmer for six minutes, until aromatic, stirring constantly so that it doesn’t splatter everywhere.
Add the juice from the canned clams, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 cups water, and a bay leaf. Simmer for five minutes, allowing the flavors to marry.
In the meantime, get your langostinos ready and dice up the carrots.
Add the carrots and continue to simmer for five more minutes.
Add the langostinos and clams, allow it to return to a simmer, then turn off the heat, cover, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Prior to serving, add salt and pepper to taste. If you want to make it a little spicier, add red chili flakes or some hot sauce. Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.