Spanish Prawn Noodle Soup

We have used frozen raw prawns with the tails on as these are readily available in all supermarkets however it is always best to use fresh if you have access to these. 

This recipe is low sugar, low fat and high protein.

Ingredients

• 50g rice noodles, vermicelli
• 4 cups hot chicken stock, Massel
• ½ onion, diced
• 20g chorizo, sliced finely
• ¼ red capsicum, chopped
• 2-3 strands saffron
• 50g mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Pinch chilli flakes
• 10 (130g) medium raw prawns, tails on
• ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• Sprinkle smoked paprika

Method

1. Heat a medium pot with 1 tsp. olive oil and sauté onion and capsicum for a few minutes. Add chorizo, continuing to sauté until cooked. Sprinkle a little smoked paprika, stirring, and then add the hot chicken stock, chickpeas and saffron, turning heat down to a simmer.
2. Meanwhile in a small non-stick frypan add 1 tsp. olive oil and sauté sliced mushrooms, season with pinch of chilli flakes, salt and pepper, and sprinkle a tiny bit more of smoked paprika. Once cooked add to pot. Wipe pan with paper towel and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook prawns on high heat for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, stirring a further minute then add to pot.
3. Add to the soup whilst simmering the rice noodles, which will take approx 4-5 minutes to soften. Serve into 2 bowls with a squeeze of lime if you like.