Low Carb Recipe for Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup

Taking a few minutes to mix everything in the slow cooker in the morning or the night before, can help when in a hurry to serve dinner later. The wonderful smells that fill the air are enough to get your mouth watering and stomach growling.

28 oz canned chicken broth
28 oz canned whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
8 oz canned tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
2 1/2 oz canned mushrooms
1/4 cup olives, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound shrimp

The night before, or in the morning place all ingredients except shrimp into a slow cooker. Cook on Low for at least 4 hours. Add shrimp 30 minutes before serving.
Serve.

Per Serving (makes 6 servings) 12 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 21 g protien

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We made this for dinner last night, but we found that it was not spicy enough for our family so feel free to add more then the 1/8 teaspoon of pepper flakes.

This in another quick dinner, it is made in only 25 minutes, and serves 4.

1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1/2 Green Pepper, coarsely chopped
1 Onion, coarsely chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced.
3/4 Pound (20-35) Medium Shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 Can Tomatoes With Juice (14 ounce)
1 Teaspoon Thyme, fresh
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Heat green peppers, onions, and garlic in a large skillet with olive oil for about 3 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, and reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.



Serving Idea: Serve over barley, quinoa, or brown rice (1/2 cup per serving).

Per Serving
138 calories, 3g fat, 19g protein, 9g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 129mg cholesterol