Jim's Shrimp Soup

• onion (chopped)↗1⁄2 cup
• garlic (minced)↗1 tablespoon
• carrot (julienned)↗1⁄4 cup
• salt (kosher, adjust to taste)↗1 teaspoon
• pepper (fresh ground)↗1 teaspoon
• extra virgin olive oil↗3 tablespoons
• clam juice↗8 ounces
• wine (white)↗1 cup
• chicken broth↗14 1⁄2 ounces
• gingerroot (fresh grated)1 teaspoon
• fresh cilantro (fresh minced)↗2 tablespoons
• soy sauce↗1 teaspoon
• shrimp (raw, deveined and peeled)↗2 cups
• sesame oil↗1 teaspoon
• red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cup coconut (shredded fine)1⁄4
• cup corn (canned)↗1⁄2
• lb snow peas (approx 1 cup fresh, do not use frozen)1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Over medium high heat add olive oil to a large pot - add onions, salt, pepper, carrots and garlic, sauté till onions are clear.

2. 2

   Add clam juice, white wine, chicken stock, ginger, cilantro and soy sauce cook for 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add fresh shrimp, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, corn and pea pods, cook till shrimp turns nice and pink approximately 6 minutes - add coconut and serve immediately.