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A white bowl filled with Shrimp And Corn Soup.

Shrimp And Corn Soup

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This soup starts with a bit of roux and the Cajun trinity of onions, bell pepper, and celery. Its spicy tomatoey broth balances the sweetness of the corn and flavorful shrimp.   

  • Total Time: 1 1/2 hours
  • Yield: 13 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups onion or 1 large onion, chopped
  • .5cup green bell pepper or 1/2 of large bell pepper, chopped
  • .5 cup celery or 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream style corn
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 cup seafood stock
  • 1 or 1.5 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, White Pepper Blend
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 pounds small to medium-size raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

  1. Heat oil, add flour, stirring until roux becomes a caramel color.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux and cook for about 10 minutes or until the onions are soft and transparent, stir in the garlic.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, water, stock, and seasonings; stir together then bring all ingredients to a simmer.
  4. Simmer soup slowly for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add shrimp and cook at a low simmer for 10 minutes with an occasional stir. 
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Chicken stock or broth may be substituted for seafood stock.
  • Don't cook the shrimp for more than 10 minutes or they will toughen.
  • Garnish with chopped green onion. 
  • Author: Louisiana Woman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Category: Gumbos, Soups, and Bisques
  • Cuisine: Cajun
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