Shrimp tomato soup

Shrimp Tomato Soup:

Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 white onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 tablespoon butter (or oil)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Frozen shrimp
Tomato puree
Fresh mint leaves, chopped

Directions:
1.In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the garlic, onion and red pepper.
2.Mix in the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute until the onion begins to turn translucent, but isn’t fully cooked.
3Add the frozen shrimp, breaking apart the pieces with the edge of a spatula. Once the visible ice has melted away from the surface of the shrimp, add the tomato puree and stir.
4.Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and close the lid of the pot. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
5.Remove the lid, add the fresh mint and continue to stir for another 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens to desired consistency.
6.Serve in a soupbowl, pour over pasta or rice, or use as a dip for toasted bread.