Description
Creamy Shrimp Soup is a luscious, comforting dish that brings together the delicate flavors of tender shrimp, sweet corn, and crispy Turkey Bacon in a velvety broth. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressive gatherings, this hearty soup is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick-cut Turkey Bacon
- ½ large onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium russet potato
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 1 pound medium shrimp
- Whole milk or half-and-half
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, fry Turkey Bacon until browned. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes; stir in minced garlic.
- Sprinkle in flour and slowly pour in chicken broth, scraping up bits from the bottom.
- Add diced celery, potato, bay leaf, thyme, and cream-style corn. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in corn kernels and milk; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the pot and cook until opaque (about 4 minutes). Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Frying/Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using Old Bay seasoning generously. Fresh corn can enhance texture; use seasonal vegetables where possible. Adjust thickness by blending a portion of the soup if desired.