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Shrimp and Corn Soup Recipe

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A creamy and comforting Shrimp and Corn Soup featuring tender shrimp, sweet corn, and a rich blend of milk and cream, seasoned perfectly with Old Bay and aromatic vegetables for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • 4 green onions sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 15-ounce can cream-style corn
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning plus more to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat Butter and Vegetables: Warm a large pot over medium-high heat, then add butter. Once melted, add celery and the white parts of the green onions. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add Flour and Liquids: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Remove the pot from heat, then pour in the milk and heavy whipping cream. Return pot to heat, increase to high, and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
  4. Simmer with Corn: Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer. Add the cream-style corn and corn kernels, stirring to combine. Let the soup simmer for approximately 5 minutes until it thickens.
  5. Cook Shrimp and Season: Add the shrimp and Old Bay seasoning to the soup. Stir and cook until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or Old Bay as desired.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Portion the soup into bowls and garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve warm, optionally with warm bread on the side.

Notes

  • For extra depth of flavor, you can add a splash of white wine before adding the milk and cream.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, add an additional tablespoon of flour or reduce the liquid slightly.
  • Fresh shrimp is preferred but frozen thawed shrimp works well too.
  • Use frozen corn if fresh corn is not available, just thaw before adding.
  • Old Bay seasoning can be adjusted or substituted with Cajun seasoning for a spicier kick.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread or oyster crackers for a delightful meal.

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