yummy corn and shrimp soup

SW, LA
Updated on Dec 9, 2010

I love this soup when it is chilly outside.It has a little spice but not to much. I have made it for a long time. I have never actually written it down until now. Truth be known I probaly make it different everytime.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

What a wonderful recipe for a cold winter day! Not only will the steamy, creamy broth warm you, but so will the heat of the Rotel. Yummy, indeed!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes alot

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp peeled and devined
  • 2 - sticks of butter
  • 2 - medium onions chopped
  • 3 - clerey sticks chopped
  • 2 - cloves garlic chopped
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 32 ounces box of chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 10 ounces can rotel tomatoes mild
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper(more if you like more spice)
  • 6 dashes of tabasco sauce
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 cups half and half

How To Make yummy corn and shrimp soup

  • Step 1
    In a large stock pot melt butter on med heat..saute onion , celery, and garlic until good and tender.
  • Step 2
    Once veggies are tender add flour to make your roux..bring to a bubble and dont allow to get brown.
  • Step 3
    Then add chicken broth and water and stir well to get everything is mixed. Do all this on med heat . Bring to a slow bubble Add all the seasonings.
  • Step 4
    Add tomatoes and corn bring to a slow bubble. For about 5 min or so. Then add shrimp. Once the shrimp are pink and curled add half and half. Bring back up to a bubble . Turn off. Cover for about 5 min then serve.

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Category: Fish Soups
Category: Cream Soups
Keyword: #corn
Keyword: #shrimp
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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