Ingredients for Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- Green Onion
- Garlic Clove
- Tomato Cocktail Juice
- 1 cup clam juice
- 2 cups water
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Basil
- Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Long Grain White Rice
- Fresh Shrimp
- Hot Pepper Sauce
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How to Make Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium chopped green bell pepper, 1 medium chopped onion, and 2 minced cloves of garlic. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 4 cups vegetable juice, 1 cup clam juice, and 2 cups of water.
- Season with 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in 1 cup of long-grain rice.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Gently stir in 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp.
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Add hot sauce to taste and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup! Serves 6.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
24g
Fat
7g
Carbs
7g
