Description
A comforting and flavorful Cajun shrimp and vegetable chowder that is creamy, hearty, and packed with Cajun spices. This soup is a perfect blend of tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Additional:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrots until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle in flour and cook.
- Cook Chowder: Pour in chicken broth, add potatoes, and simmer until tender. Stir in corn and cream, cook for a few minutes.
- Add Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Stir in green onions and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Substitute sweet potatoes or zucchini for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
