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Quick & Creamy 25-Minute Shrimp Soup

A close-up view of a white bowl filled with rich, creamy shrimp soup featuring large, perfectly cooked shrimp and green herbs.
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You can make this rich, comforting shrimp soup that tastes like it simmered for hours, but it is ready in just 25 minutes. This recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 1/2 cup of the cold milk until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Pour the broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Slowly whisk in the flour and milk slurry. Continue stirring until the soup thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the remaining milk, heavy cream, thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
  7. Add the shrimp and frozen corn to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  8. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste.
  9. Ladle the creamy shrimp soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade seafood stock instead of store-bought broth.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the paprika.
  • Serve this comforting seafood soup with crusty bread for dipping.

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