Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup

Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    938

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with this vibrant and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Soup. A symphony of fresh shrimp, aromatic vegetables, and zesty spices simmered to perfection, creating a bowl of pure comfort and satisfaction.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    93 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    722 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper, sliced green onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and fragrant. (Estimated time: 7 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour in the tomato-vegetable juice, clam juice, and water. Stir in the salt, dried thyme, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. (Estimated time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the uncooked rice, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. (Estimated time: 15 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the soup. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. (Estimated time: 7 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the soup with hot pepper sauce to taste, adding a dash or two for a subtle kick, or more if you prefer a spicier flavor. (Estimated time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Ladle the Cajun Shrimp Soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant flavors of Louisiana! (Estimated time: 1 minute)

For a richer flavor, consider using shrimp stock in place of water.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the soup.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as diced celery or okra for added texture and flavor.
Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete and satisfying meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 312 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Porter Barton

    My family loved this soup! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

  • Mylene Marks

    I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it worked perfectly. A healthy and delicious meal!

  • Stanton Roberts

    I found that adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end really brightened up the flavors.

  • Carroll Bradtke

    This soup was so easy to make and tasted fantastic! I added a bit of cayenne pepper for extra kick.

  • Seamus Funk

    The flavors in this soup are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.

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