Description
This creamy shrimp and corn soup is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender shrimp, sweet corn, and a velvety cream base, enhanced with Old Bay seasoning. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) cream-style corn
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 3 minutes until tender.
- Add Garlic & Seasonings: Stir in garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Roux: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stirring to coat. Remove pot from heat and gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking to combine.
- Simmer: Return pot to heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and let it simmer.
- Add Corn: Stir in cream-style corn and corn kernels. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp and Old Bay seasoning. Stir well and cook until shrimp turn opaque (about 3 minutes). Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with green onion tops and serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- To make it thicker, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the soup before adding the shrimp.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and plant-based butter.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp, as they can become rubbery. Remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
- Leftovers: Store i
- n an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently over low heat to avoid separating the cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
