Easy Shrimp Soup Recipe

A comforting homemade shrimp soup recipe made with succulent shrimp, aromatic vegetables, and herbs in a rich broth. Ready in 30 minutes and full of restaurant-quality flavor!

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Course: Dinner, LUNCH, Soup

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: Best shrimp soup recipes, Shrimp Soup Recipe, Simple shrimp soup recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 18

Stock Prep: 20

Total Time: 53

Servings: Servings

Calories: 220kcal

Cost: $22

Equipment

1 Large soup pot or Dutch oven For cooking the soup
1 Sharp knife For chopping vegetables
1 Cutting board Prep surface for vegetables and shrimp
1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurements
1 Fine-mesh strainer Only needed if making homemade shrimp stock
1 Wooden spoon or spatula For stirring soup during cooking

Ingredients

1 pound Large shrimp Peeled and deveined,shells reserved
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 Large onion Finely diced
3 stalks Celery Chopped
2 medium Carrots Diced
4 cloves Garlic Minced
2 tablespoon Tomato paste
8 cups Seafood stock Or homemade shrimp stock
1 Bay leaf
1 teaspoon Dried thyme
Salt and pepper To taste
Fresh parsley Chopped,for garnish
Lemon wedges For serving
Crusty bread Optional,for dipping

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened (5–7 min)
Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1 min)
Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes
Pour in seafood or shrimp stock
Add bay leaf and thyme, bring to simmer for 15 min
Season shrimp, add to soup, cook 3–4 min until pink
Taste and adjust seasoning
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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