Thick & Creamy Shrimp Soup Recipe

Name: Thick & Creamy Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, shells reserved; 4 cups water; 2 -3 cups shrimp stock, made from peels and water; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup minced onion, I use a fine grater; 3 tablespoons minced garlic, use less if you are not a huge fan; 4 tablespoons flour, divided less for thinner soup; 1 pint light cream; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, adjust to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, shells reserved
4 cups water
2 -3 cups shrimp stock, made from peels and water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced onion, I use a fine grater
3 tablespoons minced garlic, use less if you are not a huge fan
4 tablespoons flour, divided less for thinner soup
1 pint light cream
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, adjust to taste
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
parsley (optional)

1
Place shrimp shells and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low for twenty minutes. Drain twice assuring no shell bits are present in stock.
2
While stock is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium/high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauce until fragrant - about three minutes.
3
Adding one tablespoon flour at a time, whisk into butter mixture, cooking until a golden hue is present. Note: I add in three tablespoons initially, reserving the fourth to mix with a little water and thicken the soup towards the end if needed.
4
Slowly whisk in light cream and bring mixture to a boil.
5
Stir in 1/2 cup of stock at a time, until desired thickness is reached. Reduce to low. Note: I tend to leave my soup thicker until after I have turned to low and then add more stock if needed.
6
Incorporate Old Bay, lemon juice, bay leaf, and pepper; cook for a minute.
7
Add in shrimp, cook until not pink any longer - usually around 10-15 minutes, covering for the last few.
8
Serve with bread for dipping and garnish with more Old Bay and parsley (optional).

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, shells reserved, 4 cups water, 2 -3 cups shrimp stock, made from peels and water, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Thick & Creamy Shrimp Soup 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.

Thick & Creamy Shrimp Soup

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