Paula Deen'S Potato Soup With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Paula Deen'S Potato Soup With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups salt water; 1 lb medium shrimp; 1/8 lb butter (1/2 stick); 1 small onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced about the same size as the onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 cups milk; 2 chicken bouillon cubes, dissolved in 1/2 cup hot milk; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; crumbled bacon bits, for garnish; grated sharp cheddar cheese, for garnish; dill sprigs, garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups salt water
1 lb medium shrimp
1/8 lb butter (1/2 stick)
1 small onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced about the same size as the onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes, dissolved in 1/2 cup hot milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
crumbled bacon bits, for garnish
grated sharp cheddar cheese, for garnish
dill sprigs, garnish (optional)

1
In a small saucepan, bring the salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp all at once and stir well. Watch the shrimp closely; as soon as they all turn pink, about 2 or 3 mintes, turn off the heat and drain. The shrimp should be slightly undercooked. When they are cool, peel them and chop roughly into big chunks -- or not. Paula likes to leave her shrimp whole, so this is your preference.
2
In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion and carrots until both are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Do not allow to take on color. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, milk, and dissolved bouillon cubes. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are very soft and some of them have begun to dissolve into mush. Mine took longer to reach this point. I suggest covering the pot during this time. Add the half-and-half, salt and pepper.
3
When heated through, serve soup sprinkled with bacon bits and grated cheese. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups salt water, 1 lb medium shrimp, 1/8 lb butter (1/2 stick), 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Paula Deen'S Potato 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.

Paula Deen'S Potato Soup With Shrimp

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