Asopao De Camarones (Shrimp And Rice Soup) Recipe

• 4 Tbsp. lard
• 1/4 lb smoked ham diced
• 1 1/2 c. finely-minced onions
• 1 c. minced green peppers
• 3 lrg finely-minced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. finely-minced garlic
• 1/2 c. tomato puree
• 2 c. long grain unconverted white rice
• 2 quart water
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 2 lb peeled deveined shrimp
• 1 lb green peas shelled
• 1 Tbsp. capers
• 1/2 c. pitted black olives
• 1/4 c. minced pimentos
• 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 tsp freshly-grnd white pepper
• 3 dsh Tabasco sauce

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