Main Course · Soup · Latin American ·

Creamy Bolivian Chupe de Camarones with Aji Amarillo

Name: Creamy Bolivian Chupe de Camarones with Aji Amarillo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 liter chicken stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 500 grams fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 aji amarillo peppers, seeds removed and chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small tomato, diced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup fresh or frozen peas; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper, to taste

Chupe de Camarones is a hearty Bolivian shrimp soup enriched with creamy aji amarillo, bursting with flavors and perfect as a main course or app.

4.2(199 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 15, 2025

Creamy Bolivian Chupe de Camarones with Aji Amarillo — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Broth

For the Shrimp

For the Aji Amarillo Paste

Other Ingredients

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 474 kcal
Protein: 33.1 g
Carbs: 36.5 g
Fat: 22.63 g
Fiber: 6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1897 kcal
Protein: 132.3 g
Carbs: 146 g
Fat: 90.5 g
Fiber: 24 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 liter chicken stock	15	1.5	1	0.5	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 large onion finely chopped	60	1.5	14	0	2.5
1 red bell pepper finely chopped	40	1	9	0.5	3
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	4	0.1	0.5
500 grams fresh shrimp peeled and deveined	480	108	2	4	0
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
3 aji amarillo peppers seeds removed and chopped	60	3	12	1	3
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 small tomato diced	20	1	4	0.2	1
1 teaspoon sugar	15	0	4	0	0
1 cup fresh or frozen peas	125	8	22	1	8
2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed	300	6	70	0.2	6
1/2 cup heavy cream	400	2	3	43	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are nutritional estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine shrimp, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
2
Chill
Let sit in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Tip: Don’t overcook the shrimp, or it will become tough.

Preparing the Aji Amarillo Paste

1
Heat oil and peppers
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped aji amarillo peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
2
Form paste
Add diced tomato and sugar, cook until it forms a paste.
Tip: If aji amarillo peppers are not available, use a mix of yellow bell pepper and a pinch of cayenne.

How to Make Creamy Bolivian Chupe de Camarones with Aji Amarillo

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Broth Preparation
Heat olive oil, add onions, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
2
Building the Soup
Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
3
Finishing Touches
Stir in marinated shrimp, peas, aji amarillo paste, and heavy cream; cook until shrimp are pink.