Dot’s Cajun Shrimp & Corn Soup

A Cajun classic made with two favorites  –  shrimp and corn,

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 to 2 pounds shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 (16 oz) cans whole corn
  • salt & pepper to taste or 2 teaspoon Season All more or less
  • 1 16oz can cream corn (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a 4 quart stockpot, add the oil and cook onions, bell pepper, and green onion until tender. Add the tomato paste and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the corn, water, salt and pepper and cook on a medium heat approximately 30 minutes. Add shrimp and continue to cook until the shrimp are done approximately 10 minutes. Add more water if necessary. For a taste variety, add 1 or 2 tablespoon of liquid crab boil if desired.



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