Introduction
If you’re a seafood lover, shrimp and potato soup is a must-try recipe. With its flavorful ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a fantastic choice for a quick and filling meal. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup!
Shrimp potato soup by stu_spivak is licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Quick Highlights:
Main ingredients – Potatoes, shrimp, celery, bay leaf and heavy cream
Time – 40 mins {Preparation time – 10 mins, cooking time – 30 mins}; Servings – 5
Nutrients – Rich in protein, vitamin B12, vitamin C, minerals, and fibre
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| 1. Shrimp | 1 lb. |
| 2. Chicken or vegetable broth | 4 cups |
| 3. Potatoes | 4 (medium) |
| 4. Onion | 1 |
| 5. Garlic | 2 cloves |
| 6. Celery stalks | 2 |
| 7. Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| 8. Bay leaf | 1 |
| 9. Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| 10. Salt | Add to taste |
| 11. Black pepper | Add to tase |
Preparation of the ingredients
Peel and devein the shrimps
Peel and dice the potatoes
Dice celery stalks
Preparing the soup
1. In a large pot, add broth, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Boil the veggies and then simmer for about 20 minutes.
2. Add the shrimp and celery to the pot. Cook the shrimp until they are fully done and pink.
3. Remove the bay leaf and add the heavy cream. Heat the soup over medium heat until heated through.
4. Serve hot and flavor with salt & pepper to taste.
Variations on the recipe
1. For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeño or red pepper flakes.
2. Vegetables such as corn, green beans, or peas can be used as alternatives or as additives.
3. For a lighter soup, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
4. Add chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for extra flavor.
Nutritional Information:
One serving of shrimp and potato soup (1/6th of the recipe) contains approximately:
1. Calories: 220 kcal
2. Fat: 9g
3. Carbohydrates: 21g
4. Fiber: 2g
5. Protein: 14g