Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup
Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup brings a lively tomato base layered with sweet bell pepper, green onion, and garlic, rounded by herbs and a peppery kick. Tender shrimp and fluffy rice make it satisfying yet light, ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold, warming flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onions, and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in the vegetable juice, clam juice, water, salt, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes, and the bay leaf; bring to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the rice, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Discard the bay leaf. Season with hot sauce to serve.
- Calories 254.77 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 16.48 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 34.99 g 13%
- Total Fat 5.19 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.71 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 98.47 mg High 33%
- Sodium 531.42 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 4.25 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.97 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 92.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 760.55 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 66.18 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 20.31 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup is a Cajun and Creole soup recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Clam Juice, Dried Basil, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 254.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup?
- It is a Cajun and Creole soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Clam Juice, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup healthy?
- Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 254.77 calories and 16.48 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 531.42 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.71 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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