Dinner for 2
Cajun Shrimp Soup
This creamy Cajun soup simmers corn, tomatoes, vegetables, and spices before warming cooked shrimp and parsley.
Typical price
$51.10for 4 servings
$12.78 per serving$51.10 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
Cajun and CreoleLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 60 oz | $13.20Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $7.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $25.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 ribs celery
- 1 onion
- 1 small green pepper
- 2 green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cans cream-style corn
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/5 tsp white pepper
- 1/5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- 3 cups cooked small shrimp
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat the canola oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the celery, onion, green pepper, green onions, and garlic, then cook for 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the cream-style corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, bay leaf, white pepper, cayenne, and hot sauce.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and simmer for 6 minutes until hot throughout.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper if needed.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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