Description
This Creamy Shrimp Soup is a decadent and flavorful dish that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes. It boasts a rich and velvety texture, making it a perfect comfort food option for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper powder
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Melt butter: In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add flour: Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add chicken stock, half-and-half, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in shrimp: Incorporate shrimp, spinach, and Parmesan. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until shrimp is cooked and spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes used.
- For a thicker soup, you can add more flour to the initial butter mixture.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 869mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 236mg
