Sopa de Gamba a la Catalana aka Shrimp Soup Catalan Style
Catalonia
serves 4
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1 pound fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup small stuffed green olives, rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper
16 jumbo shrimp,shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
In a large casserole , heat oil and saute the garlic, spinach and olives, until
spinach begins to wilt. Add the broth, tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to
taste. Mix well and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook uncovered until the
shrimp is cooked. Serve in individual soup bowls and garnish with chopped
parsley