Description
Hearty Southern Shrimp and Corn Soup combines oceanic flavors with sweet summer corn, creating a comforting coastal classic. Creamy, rich broth and succulent shrimp promise a delightful meal that brings coastal charm directly to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 15-ounce can cream-style corn
Dairy and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 green onions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
- ½ cup celery (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by melting butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped celery and white parts of green onions for approximately 3 minutes until they become soft and aromatic, developing the initial flavor profile.
- Introduce minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the softened vegetables. Stir and cook for one minute, allowing the garlic to release its fragrant essence without burning.
- Create a thickening base by sprinkling flour over the vegetable mixture. Thoroughly coat the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution that will provide the soup’s creamy consistency. Maintain moderate heat to prevent flour from scorching.
- Remove pot from heat and carefully incorporate milk and heavy cream. Return to stove, increasing heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Continuously stir to prevent dairy from scalding, then reduce heat and simmer briefly.
- Integrate cream-style corn and whole corn kernels into the liquid base. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, observing the gradual thickening of the soup.
- Introduce shrimp and Old Bay seasoning to the pot. Gently stir and cook for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and become opaque. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, potentially adding extra salt or Old Bay for enhanced flavor.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls. Garnish with green onion tops and accompany with warm crusty bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter version of the soup, reducing saturated fat and adding a subtle Mediterranean twist.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a roux alternative to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Choose pre-cooked shrimp to cut down cooking time and simplify the preparation process for busy home cooks.
- Select low-fat milk and cream to create a healthier rendition without compromising the soup’s rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 651 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 211 mg