Shrimp tortilla soup

oil or butter

diced white or yellow onion, about ¾ of a large onion

bunch of green onions, finely chopped

bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

jalapeños, seeds removed (or not if you want the wild stuff version), diced

garlic cloves, crushed

paprika

dried oregano

cayenne pepper, double for wild stuff version

sugar

roma tomatoes, peeled and diced, about 2 cups

seafood stock, adjust based on how thick you prefer the soup

tomato juice

lbs medium sized raw shrimp, deveined and peeled (or you can also leave the shells on according your preference)

lime juice – from 2 large limes

Salt and pepper

Garnishes:

Crumbled queso fresco, or grated monterrey jack cheese

Tortilla chips, homemade or store-bought

Diced or sliced avocado

Finely chopped cilantro

Finely chopped green onions

Fresh jalapeño slices

Lime slices