Cream of Shrimp Soup
2009-05-22- Course: Soups & Salads
- Yield : 10
- Servings : 10
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 35m
- Ready In : 45m
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This is my boyfriend’s favorite – he’s a Cajun, born and raised in Broussard, La.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium shrimp
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 pint half & half
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 cans chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Tony’s Cajun seasoning
- 2 drops red food coloring
- salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Melt butter in stock pot. Add whipping cream, half & half, seasonings and 1½ cans of chicken broth.
Step 2
Bring to boil then reduce heat to medium low and cook for approximately 20 minutes, making sure not to scorch.
Step 3
Add red food coloring at this point if you choose this option.
Step 4
Place half of peeled shrimp into a chopper and chop very fine and add to the soup.
Step 5
Cut the remaining shrimp into two or three pieces each then add to the soup. Simmer soup for about 10 to 15 minutes until the shrimp are cooked.
Step 6
Mix 1 tablespoon corn starch with the remaining chicken broth and add to soup.
Step 7
Stir until the soup thickens then put the lid on the pot and turn off the heat. The soup is ready to eat at this point.
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