SHRIMP/CORN SOUP 
1 lb. small to medium size uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen corn
1 can mild Ro-Tel
1 stick butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. Cajun/Creole (example: Tony Chachere) seasoning for shrimp water
1/4 c. chopped green onion tops
4 c. broth from shrimp and corn water
salt to taste

Bring about 1 1/2 cups water and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning to a boil. Add shrimp. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, retaining liquid. Set shrimp and liquid aside separate. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add corn. Bring to a boil and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain (keep water). Set corn and liquid aside separately. Cook onions in melted butter until soft. Add Ro-Tel. Stir for about 5 minutes. Slowly stir in flour (will thicken a lot). Slowly add 4 cups stock water. Cook for 12 minutes. Add shrimp, corn and green onions. Simmer for 12 minutes.

 

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