Description
A rich and spicy Creamy Cajun Shrimp Soup featuring tender shrimp, garlic, and a velvety tomato-cream broth—perfect with crusty bread.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
3 cups seafood stock or broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
2 slices crusty bread, toasted (for dipping)
Instructions
1. In a large soup pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
4. Sprinkle flour and Cajun seasoning, whisk to combine.
5. Deglaze with white wine (if using), scraping browned bits.
6. Gradually add seafood stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
7. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cream. Cook for 5 minutes.
8. Add shrimp and simmer 3–4 minutes until just pink and cooked through.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve with toasted crusty bread.
Notes
Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Add cayenne or hot sauce for more heat.
This soup also works well with crab or lobster additions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 195mg