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Title: Sopa De Gamba a la Catalana (Shrimp Soup Catalan Style)
Categories: Catalonia
Yield: 4 Servings

3 tb Olive oil
3 Cloves garlic, mashed
1 lb Fresh spinach, trimmed and
-coarsely chopped
1/2 c Small stuffed green olives,
-rinsed
3 c Chicken broth
4 md Tomatoes, seeded and
-coarsely chopped
1 c Coarsely chopped fresh basil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
16 Jumbo shrimp,shelled and
-deveined
2 tb Chopped parsley for garnish

source: Class Spanish Cooking with Chef Ef

In a large casserole , heat oil and saute the garlic, spinach and olives,
until spinach begins to wilt. Add the broth, tomatoes, basil, and salt and
pepper to taste. Mix well and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook
uncovered until the shrimp is cooked. Serve in individual soup bowls and
garnish with chopped parsley

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 24 Jan 97 by LeiG@aol.com on Jan 23, 1997.