Here’s a rich, comforting, creamy shrimp soup recipe that’s simple but restaurant-level delicious:
🥣 Creamy Shrimp Soup
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, diced (optional but adds sweetness)
- 3 tbsp flour (for thickening)
- 4 cups (1 L) seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup milk (optional, to lighten)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning (optional but amazing)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon juice, splash for brightness
Instructions
1. Sauté the aromatics
- Heat butter + olive oil in a pot.
- Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook 5–7 min until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Build the base
- Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Add paprika, thyme, and seasoning.
- Simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Add the shrimp
- Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until pink.
- Reduce heat to low.
4. Make it creamy
- Stir in heavy cream and milk (if using).
- Heat gently—do not boil after adding cream to avoid curdling.
- Add salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
5. Finish
Garnish with parsley. Serve with crusty bread.
⭐ Optional Add-ins
- Corn
- Baby potatoes
- Spinach
- A splash of white wine (add before broth and let it reduce)
- Red pepper flakes for heat
If you want, I can also give you:
✅ A low-cal version
✅ A gluten-free version
✅ A Thai-style or Cajun-style variation
Just tell me!
