Best 10 Cajun Shrimp And Greens Soup Recipes

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Cajun shrimp and greens soup is a soup made with a blend of spices, vegetables,shrimp and greens. This flavorful blend of ingredients creates a delicious and savory soup that will surely please your palate. You can customize your soup with various types of greens and adjust the level of spice to your taste. In this article, we'll provide you with a detailed recipe to create a hearty and satisfying Cajun shrimp and greens soup that will warm your soul and tantalize your tastebuds.

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CAJUN SHRIMP SOUP



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My mom used to cut the corn off the cob to make this soup, but I use canned cream-style corn. This is a very good dish to come home to on a chilly day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 bay leaf
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 cups cooked small shrimp
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Carefully add flour; cook and stir until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add the celery, onion, green pepper and green onions; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the corn, tomatoes, bay leaf, white pepper, cayenne and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. , Stir in shrimp and parsley; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND GREENS SOUP



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Seven lettuces are cooked into this soup at the end, leaving their colors bold and dark.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to more taste
2 ½ cups bottled clam juice
2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite-cut tomatoes with onions and roasted garlic, undrained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) package DOLE® Seven Lettuces
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and oil in heavy 6-quart sauce pot over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and lightly browned. Stir in Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, thyme and garlic; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add salad; cook stirring 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until heated through. Season with pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 150.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1299.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SPICY CAJUN CRAB AND GREENS SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Crab     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 to 5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with caramelized onion, in juice
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 pound lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • Whisk oil and flour in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add enough Cajun seasoning to season to taste and stir 30 seconds. Add clam juice and stir until smooth. Add tomatoes with juices. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes. Add spinach, thyme, and garlic and simmer until spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute. Add crabmeat and simmer until heated through, stirring gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

CAJUN SHRIMP SOUP



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The secret to this recipe is the 1/2 teaspoon of liquid crab boil. Shrimp and/or crab can be used in this delightful soup.

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
½ bunch green onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small orange bell pepper, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced sodium cream of celery soup
10 ¾ fluid ounces water
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 pint half-and-half cream
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon liquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning
¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Mix in onion, green onions, celery, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until tender.
  • Pour cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, 1 soup can of water, creamed corn, and frozen corn into pot. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • Mix in shrimp, and cook until opaque. Stir in half and half and parsley. Reduce heat to low; continue to cook and stir 15 minutes. Mix in liquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning and Creole seasoning; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 599.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BIG ED'S CAJUN SHRIMP SOUP



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This is an excellent recipe that is quick and easy to fix, and it tastes great too!

Provided by Mr. Ed

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
½ cup water
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
¾ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
hot pepper sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute green bell pepper, onions, and garlic until tender. Stir in vegetable juice, clam juice, and water. Season with thyme, basil, red pepper, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, and cover. Simmer 15 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Stir in shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Remove the bay leaf, and season with hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 722.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BIG ED'S CAJUN SHRIMP SOUP



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Doing a search for some exciting Cajun soups, I came up with this wonderful recipe on Allrecipes.com. I hope you will enjoy it!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups tomato cocktail juice
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3/4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute green bell pepper, onions, and garlic until tender.
  • Stir in vegetable juice, clam juice, and water.
  • Season with thyme, basil, red pepper, bay leaf, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, and cover.
  • Simmer 15 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Stir in shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque.
  • Remove the bay leaf, and season with hot sauce.
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 757.6, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6, Protein 14.1

CAJUN SHRIMP AND GREENS SOUP



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Seven lettuces are cooked into this soup at the end, leaving their colors bold and dark.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Dole

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to more taste
2 ½ cups bottled clam juice
2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite-cut tomatoes with onions and roasted garlic, undrained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) package DOLE® Seven Lettuces
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and oil in heavy 6-quart sauce pot over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and lightly browned. Stir in Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, thyme and garlic; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add salad; cook stirring 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until heated through. Season with pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 150.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1299.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CAJUN SHRIMP AND GREENS SOUP



Cajun Shrimp and Greens Soup image

Seven lettuces are cooked into this soup at the end, leaving their colors bold and dark.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Dole

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to more taste
2 ½ cups bottled clam juice
2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite-cut tomatoes with onions and roasted garlic, undrained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) package DOLE® Seven Lettuces
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and oil in heavy 6-quart sauce pot over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and lightly browned. Stir in Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, thyme and garlic; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add salad; cook stirring 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until heated through. Season with pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 150.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1299.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SPICY CAJUN CRAB AND GREENS SOUP



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Cajun seasoning spikes this soup with heat, so adjust according to your taste. Serve with: Jalapeño corn bread and carrot sticks.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Crab

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 -5 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with sweet onions, in juice
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lb lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • Whisk oil and flour in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add enough Cajun seasoning to season to taste and stir 30 seconds.
  • Add clam juice and stir until smooth. Add tomatoes with juices. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Add spinach, thyme, and garlic and simmer until spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Add crabmeat and simmer until heated through, stirring gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 60.4, Sodium 523.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 18.7

CAJUN CORN SOUP WITH SHRIMP



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Cajun flavor dominates this wonderful soup. Living in Louisiana make cooking with Cajun spice second nature. It is the best!-Debra Dennis, Convent, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup green onions, chopped
2 quarts hot water or heated chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
8 cups cut corn or 4 cans (16 ounces each) whole-kernel corn, drained
2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy 8-qt. Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine oil and flour until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir about 5 minutes more or until mixture is reddish-brown (the color of a penny). Add onion and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. , Increase heat to high. Add hot water or broth, tomatoes and corn. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

This Cajun shrimp and greens soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is made with a flavorful broth, shrimp, and a variety of greens, including collard greens, kale, and spinach. It is also seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices, which give it a slightly spicy and smoky flavor.

Tips:

  • To make the soup, you will need a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • You can use any type of shrimp for this recipe, but I recommend using large shrimp, as they will be easier to eat.
  • If you do not have any Cajun spices, you can make your own by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as diced carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This Cajun shrimp and greens soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up any leftover shrimp that you may have. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.

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