Louisiana Shrimp And Corn Soup, A Cajun Recipe

A steamy bowl of Louisiana Shrimp and Corn Soup is a favorite Cajun dish. With its spicy tomatoey broth, this comforting soup balances the sweetness of corn and shrimp flavors. Warmth for the body, good for the soul!

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My first taste of this Cajun shrimp soup reminded me of my Maw Maw Green's brisket and corn soup, but with a delightful twist! It was the taste of shrimp. The tender shrimp flavor with sweet corn in the delicious tomatoey broth is a comforting soup.

If you're a shrimp lover like me, you'll appreciate this recipe and want to share it with others. 

For more New Orleans and South Louisiana-inspired dishes, check out 25 Mardi Gras Food Recipes. Also, here's a recipe for Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs, a delicious way to enjoy the taste of shrimp in a classic Southern dish.

Ingredients

• Olive or vegetable oil - to make the roux.
• All-purpose flour - for the roux to flavor and thicken the broth.
• Onion - fresh white or yellow onions, chopped.
• Green or red bell pepper - half of a large bell pepper, chopped.
• Celery - 1 celery stalk, chopped.
• Garlic - a pressed or minced clove.
• Diced tomatoes - peeled petite diced tomatoes for tomato-flavored broth.
• Tomato sauce - adds the right amount of tomato flavor to the broth.
• Whole kernel corn - from the freezer for the best sweet corn taste.
• Cream-style corn - for more corn flavor.
• Water - thins the soup's broth.
• Seafood stock - homemade or canned.
• Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, White Pepper Blend - the perfect white pepper blend instead of black pepper to flavor this soup.
• Salt - the flavor enhancer.
• Raw shrimp -  small to medium shrimp, peeled and deveined frozen or fresh shrimp.

Instructions

First, make a roux in a large pot, like a large Dutch oven, to flavor and thicken this delicious corn soup recipe.

Then add the Cajun holy trinity vegetables of onions, bell pepper, and celery to the roux and cook over medium heat. Keep stirring the bottom of the pot until the vegetables are soft.

Next, add the diced tomatoes and canned tomato sauce.

It's time for the corn, water, and seafood stock. I use homemade stock from my freezer, but canned seafood stock from the grocery store may be substituted.

Before simmering the soup over low heat, add your favorite Cajun seasoning. I use Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend. You can get it by clicking the blue highlighted product link if you can't find it in the grocery store.

It's best to taste the soup and then adjust the seasoning. I add a little extra salt when using Slap Ya Mama products because they are low in salt, which isn't bad.

After the soup simmers, add the shrimp and cook for 10 minutes, but not any longer, or the shrimp will toughen. 

Serve the steamy bowl of soup garnished with chopped green onion and a piece of crusty bread. It's the perfect dish of hearty soups that warm the body during cold weather days.

Substitutions

• If you can't get your hands on seafood stock, use chicken broth or chicken stock. I've even made it with no stock, just water, and it turned out ok. It was better the next day after the flavors spent time hanging out together.
• Use a can of Rotel tomatoes instead of the diced tomatoes for a more spicy flavor.
• Fresh corn cut off the cob or canned corn may be used in place of frozen corn,

Storage

This is a very satisfying pot of soup that's easy to make and keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Or freeze the leftover soup for up to three months. Always cool off hot dishes to room temperature before placing them in the fridge or freezer.

Top Tip

Here's a blog post for a nifty Shrimp Tool to help do the job faster and easier. Maybe yours are already peeled straight from the freezer or store. Rinse with fresh water, removing any leftover shells. And, of course, you need to dice up your Cajun trinity of onions, bell peppers, and celery.

FAQ

How do you make shrimp & corn soup?

Start with a roux and the Cajun trinity, add seafood stock and tomatoes, then stir in corn and shrimp. Simmer until the flavors meld together for a flavorful and satisfying soup.

Can you use frozen corn to make soup?

The convenience of frozen corn instead of cutting it off corn cobs can be used in this shrimp and corn soup without missing out on taste.

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