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Roast tomatoes- On a dry comal over medium heat add tomatoes and tomatillos.
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Turn the tomatoes and tomatillos occasionally. When skin is blackened and blistered remove tomatoes. Allow to cool and dice. Set aside.
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Peel and devein shrimp. Place shrimp in food processor and pulse until finely ground.
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Transfer ground shrimp to bowl and add egg, oregano and Maseca or flour.
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With hands mix until well combined. Wash hands. Lightly oil hands and form small (3/4inch) meatballs.
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Place on baking sheet and place in fridge until ready to use.
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In a large soup pot or Dutch oven add 1 tbs olive oil over medium high heat.
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Add onion, celery, carrots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, stir to combine and cook another 30 seconds. Add roasted tomatoes, stir to combine and continue to cook another 2 minutes.
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Add stock and allow soup to come to a boil. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper.
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Add shrimp meatballs and cook until firm without stirring for about 5-8 minutes. Add cilantro and taste for seasoning.
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Ladle into bowl over steamed rice or serve alone as a soup.
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Garnish with sliced radishes, salsa and warm corn tortillas.