How to Make Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup is a delectable dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant and spicy flavors of New Orleans. This soup is a perfect fusion of Southern comfort and Cajun flair, making it an ideal choice for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family. It's a great way to add some variety to your usual soup rotation, and its rich and tantalizing taste will have everyone going back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • ¾ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • hot pepper sauce to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute green bell pepper, onions, and garlic until tender. Stir in vegetable juice, clam juice, and water. Season with thyme, basil, red pepper, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, and cover. Simmer 15 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Stir in shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Remove the bay leaf, and season with hot sauce.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 722mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 454mg