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
- 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
- Protein 16.48 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.19 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.71 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 98.47 mg High
- Sodium 531.19 mg High
- Fiber 4.25 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.97 g Low Source
- Calcium 143.25 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate
- Potassium 760.64 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 498.73 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 25.56 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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