Shrimp and Corn Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup celery
chopped
- 4 green onions
sliced, white and green parts separated
- 4 cloves garlic
minced
- plus more to taste½ teaspoon salt
- plus more to taste¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- plus more to taste2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
Directions
- 1
Warm large pot over medium-high heat, then add butter. Once butter is melted, add celery and white parts of green onions. Cook until vegetables are tender, approximately 3 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well then cook 1 additional minute or until garlic is fragrant.
- 3
Sprinkle all-purpose flour into pot, stirring to coat vegetables. When vegetables are well-coated, remove pot from heat and pour in milk and heavy whipping cream. Return pot to heat, increase temperature to high, and bring mixture to boil while stirring constantly. Once liquid begins to boil, reduce heat and let simmer.
- 4
Add cream-style corn and corn kernels. Stir to distribute, then simmer approximately 5 minutes or until soup has thickened.
- 5
Add shrimp and Old Bay seasoning to thickened soup. Stir well and cook until shrimp is cooked-through and no longer translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Taste soup and adjust seasonings as desired. When ready, portion soup into serving bowls, garnish with green parts of green onions, and serve warm with warm bread if desired.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of rich, comforting soup that truly satisfies? This Shrimp and Corn Soup is your answer, delivering a creamy texture with a delightful kick that's perfect for chasing away the chill.
What makes this recipe stand out is its luxurious, bisque-like consistency, achieved through a thoughtful blend of whole milk, heavy whipping cream, and a touch of flour. The tender shrimp and sweet corn kernels are perfectly complemented by a blend of spices, especially the iconic Old Bay seasoning, which provides that signature savory warmth.
Prepare for a hearty, flavorful experience. You'll enjoy a velvety, thick soup brimming with juicy shrimp and bursts of sweet corn. The heat from the spices is balanced by the richness of the cream, creating a harmonious and deeply comforting meal. This dish is designed to be substantial, offering a satisfying warmth with every spoonful.
Want to make it your own? While the recipe shines as is, you can adjust the Old Bay seasoning to your preferred spice level, adding a little more for an extra kick or slightly less for a milder flavor. Feel free to use either fresh or frozen corn kernels, whatever is most convenient for you. For an even sweeter corn presence, you could increase the amount of cream-style corn if desired.
Serve this cozy Shrimp and Corn Soup as a comforting main course on its own, perhaps with a side of crusty bread for dipping. It’s an ideal dish for a chilly evening or a special weekend lunch.