"My daughter and I came up with this "sopa de camarones" when she was younger, and it's been a favorite with family and friends ever since. And it may even be tastier as leftovers the next day! —Patti Fair, Valdosta, Georgia..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 celery ribs, sliced
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) Mexican petite diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (61-70 per pound)
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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Hot cooked rice
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Optional: Lime wedges and chopped cilantro