Jazzed up Trader Joe's Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Shrimp, Spinach and Black Beans

Jazzed up Trader Joe's Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Shrimp, Spinach and Black Beans

32 oz Container ~ Trader Joe's Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup
If serving as is pour desired amount into a bowl and microwave until heated. Store remainder in the container in the Refrigerator.

Pour the entire container of soup into a Large Soup Pan

Add:
1 (14.5 oz) Can Diced Fire Roasted Tomato's
1 (15 oz) Can Rinsed and Drained Black Beans (Or any other Canned Beans of your choice)

Add Spices to Taste:
Salt and Pepper
Onion and Garlic Powder
Parsley
4 Cubes of  Dorots Frozen Chopped Basil or Fresh Basil

Bring to a boil, turn to low
Add:
6 oz Fresh Spinach (Half at a time mixing in)
Cover and Simmer 30 Minutes

Soup can be served as is or add any of the following:

In Skillet Medium High Heat add EVOO
add 1# Peeled and Cleaned Shrimp
Season with
Salt and Pepper
Hot Paprika
Cayenne Pepper
Cook for 2 Minutes
Added Minced Garlic
Cook additional 30 seconds (Shrimp will not be fully cooked)
Add the Shrimp to the Soup
Simmer 3-5 Minutes (Don't over cook as the shrimp will be over cooked)
Serve with
Parmesan Cheese

Optional you can add:

Cut up Cooked Chicken or Turkey that has been seasoned with Cumin

or Cubed up leftover Meatloaf or Meatballs