Crawfish Shrimp and Corn Soup

Dive into the bold, comforting flavors of the South with this Crawfish Shrimp and Corn Soup, a rich and hearty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This creamy Louisiana-inspired soup features tender crawfish tails, succulent shrimp, and sweet kernels of corn, all simmered in a velvety blend of chicken stock and heavy cream. Aromatic vegetables, a golden roux, and a kick of Cajun seasoning create layers of depth and spice, while bay leaves and thyme add a savory herbal touch. Garnished with fresh green onions and parsley, this soup is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just an hour, it’s the ultimate one-pot meal to serve with crusty bread or crackers for a soul-warming experience the whole family will love. Perfectly balanced between indulgent and wholesome, this recipe is your new go-to for seafood soup cravings!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 pound cooked crawfish tails
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, celery, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously to form a roux, cooking for 2-3 minutes until light golden brown.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream, corn, Cajun seasoning, paprika, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the crawfish tails and raw shrimp to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaves and discard. Ladle the soup into bowls.

Step 9

Garnish each serving with green onions and parsley before serving. Enjoy warm with crusty bread or crackers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4678.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4474.6

Total Fat 245.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 2202.8mg	0%
Sodium 7002.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 54.1g
Protein 298.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 835.5mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 4823.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 22.5%