Description
Shrimp and Corn Soup is the ultimate seafood comfort bowl, pairing tender shrimp, sweet corn, and a silky savory broth. This 30-minute, one-pot dish delivers cozy flavor without heaviness—perfect for weeknights or comforting weekends. With simple ingredients, flexible dairy options, and a bright lemon finish, it’s a restaurant-style soup you can whip up at home for family dinners or entertaining seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 cup milk or light cream
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and corn, cooking 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in milk, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half or light cream for a richer texture, or dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your broth is certified gluten-free.
- Use fresh corn for the best sweetness; frozen works too.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp; add them toward the end of simmering.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced green onions for color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Corn Soup, seafood soup, shrimp soup, corn soup, one-pot soup, weeknight dinner, quick soup, comfort food, lemon finish, dairy soup