Description
This creamy Shrimp and Corn Soup is rich, comforting, and packed with sweet corn and tender shrimp seasoned with Old Bay. It comes together quickly for a hearty seafood dinner perfect any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced with white and green parts separated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (15-ounce) cream-style corn
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and uncooked
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, plus more to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the celery and white parts of the green onions and cook for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Add the garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
- Remove the pot briefly from the heat and slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream while stirring.
- Return the pot to the heat, bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add the cream-style corn and corn kernels. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
- Add the shrimp and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Old Bay if desired.
- Serve warm garnished with the green parts of the onions and crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- Frozen corn can be used directly without thawing.
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they may become rubbery.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently over low heat to prevent the cream from separating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
