POLYNESIAN COCONUT SHRIMP SOUP

 POLYNESIAN  COCONUT SHRIMP SOUP

INGREDIENTS:      1 pound extra large shrimp peeled, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, 1/3 cup cognac, 1 cup fresh cilantro

Dust the shrimp with a little salt and pepper and fry in the oil until almost cooked, add everything but the cognac and cilantro and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cognac and cilantro and serve.

Fast, easy and delicious! Serve with crusty bread and a salad for a perfect meal!