"Coconut milk's rich flavor will keep you coming back for more of this substantial soup. A true Brazilian version would include slices of okra, but ours is already so satisfyingly thick that we left it out...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 cup long-grain rice
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1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
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1 3/4 teaspoons salt
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1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 15-ounce can)
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5 cups water
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1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
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1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and cut in half horizontally
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1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro