Bayou Shrimp Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3 1/3 cups water
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, shelled, deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup thick & chunky salsa
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 (4 1/2 ounce) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Preparation

Cook rice in water as directed on package.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
Add salsa, clam juice and chiles; mix well. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes.
In small bowl, combine water and flour; blend until smooth. Add to mixture in skillet; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Serve in bowls, with or without rice.