Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup

Name: Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper; 0.25 cup sliced green onions; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 0.5 cup water; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 0.5 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 0.75 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; hot pepper sauce to taste

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This is an excellent Cajun soup recipe that's quick and easy to make, and it tastes great too!

Submitted by Mr Ed

Updated on November 25, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

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
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
¾ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onions, and garlic; sauté until tender. Stir in vegetable juice, clam juice, water, salt, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
Stir in rice, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook until opaque, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season with hot sauce to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

163	Calories
3g	Fat
20g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 722mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g	28%
Vitamin C 47mg	52%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 454mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup

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