SHRIMP SOUP

SHRIMP SOUP

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup diced celery... See More
2 TBSP butter or margarine
2 cans chicken broth (28 oz total)
1 can (7.5 oz) tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup orzo (rice shaped pasta)
1 TBSP snipped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb. frozen cooked shrimp

In a large saucepan, cook onion, green pepper, and celery in butter until tender, but not brown. Add broth, tomatoes, orzo, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add shrimp. Cook 5 minutes longer.

(may use crabmeat instead of shrimp if desired)