Description
A warm, hearty soup blending rich flavors of corn, shrimp, and bacon, seasoned with Cajun spices for a comforting bisque perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 strips bacon, chopped (Cooked until crispy)
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen, divided (Reserve some for later)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 4 cups shrimp stock (Can use homemade or store-bought)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (Season to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (For sautéing shrimp)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup fresh parsley, minced (For garnish)
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain the bacon on paper towels.
- In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced potato and 1 cup corn kernels, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and half the Cajun seasoning, coating the vegetables well.
- Pour in shrimp stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Season shrimp with remaining salt and Cajun seasoning. Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side, then remove from heat.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Stir in shrimp and remaining corn, cooking until shrimp are fully cooked.
- Mix in heavy cream, cooked bacon, lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Corn Shrimp, bisque, soup, Cajun spices, shrimp, corn