Ham Bone Corn Soup With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Ham Bone Corn Soup With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ham bone, fully cooked; 1 (8 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels; 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; 1 carrot; 1 small onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 shallots or 1/4 medium onion, minced; 1/2 lb rock shrimp or 1/2 lb other shrimp, cleaned; salt and pepper; 1 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk; water

Servings: persons

1 ham bone, fully cooked
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 carrot
1 small onion, quartered
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallots or 1/4 medium onion, minced
1/2 lb rock shrimp or 1/2 lb other shrimp, cleaned
salt and pepper
1 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk
water

1
Simmer hambone in water to cover with the carrot and the quartered onion for about one hour. This can be done the day before or even days before.
2
Remove hambone and reserve any ham bits. Toss hambone away.
3
Place liquid in fridge overnight or until all fat rises and hardens at the top.
4
Remove fat.
5
Heat till warm and strain.
6
Return to pot.
7
Sautee shallot or onion.in butter.
8
Add to liquid.
9
Add both cans of corn.
10
Add thyme.
11
If a creamier soup is desired, break down some of the corn with immersion blender or transfer to blender and blend to desired consistency and return to pot.
12
Bring to low boil and reduce heat.
13
Add shrimp and cook for three minutes.
14
Add cream or half and half.
15
Pepper to taste.
16
Add salt if needed. Taste first! Hambone aleady contributed salt.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ham bone, fully cooked, 1 (8 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels, 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn, 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Ham Bone Corn Soup With Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ham Bone Corn Soup With Shrimp

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Variations & substitutions

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