Paula Deen Potato Shrimp Soup Recipe
If you love creamy seafood comfort food, this Paula Deen Potato Shrimp Soup Recipe is perfect. It is rich, hearty and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Peel and chop potatoes, onion and garlic. Clean shrimp and set aside for later cooking.
Cook the vegetables
- Melt butter in a pot. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add potatoes and broth
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
Cook until soft
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cooked through.
Make thick base
- In a small bowl, mix flour with milk. Stir until smooth without lumps.
Add milk mixture
- Pour the milk mixture into the soup. Stir continuously to thicken the soup.
Add cream and spices
- Add heavy cream, salt, pepper and paprika. Mix well for a rich flavor.
Cook shrimp
- Add shrimp to the pot. Cook for 5–7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and fully cooked.
Serve and enjoy
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot. Enjoy a creamy, hearty seafood soup.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor
- Add corn for sweetness and texture
- Use half-and-half instead of cream
- Add chili flakes for spice
- Mash some potatoes for thicker soup
- Do not overcook shrimp