Description
Cajun Corn Shrimp Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine, perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings. This vibrant soup combines the sweetness of fresh corn with a medley of spices and tender shrimp, delivering a rich and satisfying experience in every bowl. Ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions, this flavorful soup is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. The delightful aroma of Creole seasoning and smoked paprika will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Enjoy this comforting bowl of goodness that’s sure to impress your guests or simply treat yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chopped celery sticks
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 5 ears of corn (about 3 cups)
- 4–5 cups warm chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 potato (about half pound)
- Fresh thyme and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare corn by removing husks and cutting kernels from cobs into a bowl; scrape residual juices from cobs.
- Season shrimp with Creole seasoning. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and sauté shrimp for 3-5 minutes until cooked through; set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme; sauté until fragrant. Add celery, bell pepper, smoked paprika, and more Creole seasoning; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, then pour in chicken stock, corn, white pepper, and diced potato; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender; return shrimp to pot during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg