BIG ED'S CAJUN SHRIMP SOUP

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Doing a search for some exciting Cajun soups, I came up with this wonderful recipe on Allrecipes.com. I hope you will enjoy it!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups tomato cocktail juice
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3/4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute green bell pepper, onions, and garlic until tender.
  • Stir in vegetable juice, clam juice, and water.
  • Season with thyme, basil, red pepper, bay leaf, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, and cover.
  • Simmer 15 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Stir in shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque.
  • Remove the bay leaf, and season with hot sauce.
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 757.6, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6, Protein 14.1

John Wadih
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Khadija KhadijaAsif
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jennifer Jackson
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I've also made this soup with chicken broth instead of shrimp broth, and it's still really good.


Alyssa Workman
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I like to add a little bit of chopped green onion to this soup for an extra bit of flavor.


Chit Maung
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I've made this soup with different types of shrimp, and it's always delicious.


James Mulhall
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Atif Prince
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I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Gospel Waate
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This soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in under an hour.


Bivek Majhi
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I love the way the lemon juice brightens up this soup. It really adds a nice touch of flavor.


Rainbow NurqamarinaEnterprice
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The spices in this soup are perfectly balanced. It's not too spicy, but it has a nice kick to it.


Tinashe Blessed Ranga
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The vegetables in this soup are cooked just right. They're still slightly crunchy, but they're not too firm.


Md Mahadi hassin
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The shrimp in this soup is cooked perfectly. It's tender and juicy.


Papayi Manikela
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and satisfying.


Anzal Barako
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also perfect for a party or potluck.


Ashley Aces
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Kabite Esther
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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