Description
A delightful seafood soup that combines creamy texture with the rich flavors of shrimp and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 5–6 cups homemade shrimp stock
- 2 lb raw jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 4 slices rustic or French bread, cubed and toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped celery, carrot, and green onion; sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the finely chopped garlic for just 1 minute.
- Mix in the flour, stirring for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream while whisking to ensure smoothness.
- Add the shrimp stock, cooking until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped shrimp; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted croutons and extra green onion.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving. Consider fresh herbs or a dash of cayenne for added zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 240mg