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Shrimp and Corn Soup Recipe

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This creamy Shrimp and Corn Soup combines tender shrimp with sweet corn and a rich buttery base for a comforting and hearty meal. Flavored with Old Bay seasoning and fresh vegetables, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for any season and pairs wonderfully with warm bread.

Ingredients

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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. Prepare base vegetables: Warm a large pot over medium-high heat and add butter. Once melted, add the chopped celery and the white parts of the green onions. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Incorporate flour: Sprinkle all-purpose flour into the pot, stirring constantly to coat the vegetables evenly, which will help thicken the soup.
  4. Add milk and cream: Remove the pot from heat and pour in the whole milk and heavy whipping cream. Return the pot to high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently.
  5. Add corn and thicken soup: Stir in the cream-style corn and fresh or frozen corn kernels. Let the soup simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
  6. Cook shrimp and season final soup: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with Old Bay seasoning. Stir well and cook for approximately 3 minutes until shrimp turns opaque and is fully cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by warm bread.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen corn kernels depending on availability; fresh corn adds a sweeter flavor.
  • Peeling and deveining shrimp beforehand ensures a clean texture and better taste.
  • Old Bay seasoning enhances the seafood flavor; adjust according to your spice preference.
  • Simmering the soup after adding milk and cream prevents curdling and ensures a smooth texture.
  • For a thicker soup, simmer longer or add a bit more flour slurry if needed.

Keywords: Shrimp soup, corn soup, creamy seafood soup, Old Bay seasoning soup, hearty soup recipe

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