Seafood is not only very tasty, but also healthy. If you are tired of borscht and similar seasoning soups, try making creamy soup with shrimp. It is difficult to find a person who can resist this delicious dish. The dish turns out to be so appetizing and pleasant to the taste that there is no shame in offering it to guests. Household members will also not refuse such a treat.

Cooking features

The main ingredient of creamy shrimp soup is not cheap, so it is important not to spoil the dish when preparing it. The process of cooking a dish is simple, but requires taking into account some subtleties.

• Recipes often indicate the weight of already peeled shrimp. If you purchase unpeeled crustacean shellfish, you will need 2–3 times more. Their size and the amount of ice glaze covering them play a certain role.
• When choosing, preference should be given to a product without dark spots and with a minimal layer of ice crust.
• You cannot defrost shrimp in the microwave, as they contain a lot of protein, which coagulates when there is a sharp change in temperature.
• Cook small shrimp for no more than 5 minutes, large ones for 10 minutes. Do not cook them longer, otherwise they will become tough. Add this product to the soup one of the last.
• If you are chopping shrimp along with other products, leave a few whole to decorate the finished dish. Many recipes involve chopping only vegetables, so it’s worth paying attention to at what stage a particular recipe calls for turning food into puree.
• To give the soup a creamy consistency, a blender is most often used. It is more convenient to use a submersible device. When working with it, you need to be careful: if you forget to turn it off when immersing it in or removing it from the soup, you risk getting burned by flying splashes.
• Milk, cream, cheese, and butter give the creamy taste of creamy soup with shrimp. Such dishes turn out more tender.

When serving the soup, it doesn’t hurt to offer wheat croutons. They are easy to make yourself, but if you use store-bought ones, choose those that have the least overpowering scent. You can use shrimp or dill flavored croutons.

Shrimp soup

• boiled frozen shrimp in the shell – 0.5 kg;
• water – 0.5 l;
• white table wine – 50 ml;
• flour – 7–8 g;
• cream – 100 ml;
• butter – 60 g;
• salt, paprika - to taste.

Cooking method:

• Remove the shrimp from the freezer in advance to allow them to thaw. Drain off excess liquid and allow the clams to dry.
• Melt 40–50 g of butter in a saucepan and place the shrimp in it. Fry them for 2-3 minutes.
• Add wine, simmer for a couple of minutes.
• Fill with warm water. 2 minutes after the liquid boils, remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Drain the shrimp in a colander, but do not pour out the broth.
• Remove the cooled shrimp from the shell and place in a blender bowl. Add half a glass of broth to them, turn them into puree. Don't forget to set aside a few shrimp to garnish the finished soup.
• Mix the shrimp mass with the remaining broth.
• Melt the remaining butter in a clean frying pan and fry the flour in it.
• Pour in the cream, whisking. Cook for a minute, remove from heat.
• Add some salt to the shrimp soup and bring to a boil. Pour the creamy sauce into it in a thin stream, stirring the soup constantly. Cook for a minute and remove from heat.

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Pour the soup into bowls, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with the reserved shrimp.

Potato soup with shrimp

• potatoes – 0.5 kg;
• boiled-frozen shrimp (peeled) – 0.25 kg;
• onions – 100 g;
• carrots – 100 g;
• butter – 80 g;
• water – 0.5 l;
• milk – 0.25 l;
• cream – 0.25 l;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• fresh dill, salt, turmeric, nutmeg - to taste.

Cooking method:

• Thaw the shrimp, let the water drain, and dry with a towel.
• Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces of approximately 1–1.5 cm. The shape of the pieces does not matter, since the vegetables will still have to be chopped.
• Scrub and wash the carrots. Dry with a towel and rub coarsely.
• Peel the onion and cut into small cubes.
• In the bottom of the saucepan in which the soup will be cooked, melt the butter, using about half the amount specified in the recipe.
• Put onions and carrots in it. Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour. Stir. Add potatoes.
• Mix milk with water, pour over vegetables. Cook until the potatoes are completely soft.
• Puree the contents of the pan using an immersion or regular blender. If you don’t have such equipment at home, you can do without it by grinding the soup through a sieve.
• Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan.
• Finely chop the garlic, put in oil, fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Place the shrimp in the pan and brown them for 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer the shrimp to the soup pot. Add salt, spices, finely chopped parsley to it. Pour in the cream and stir.
• Stirring occasionally, bring to a boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.

When pouring the soup into bowls, make sure that everyone gets approximately equal amounts of shrimp.

Cheese cream soup with shrimp

• potatoes – 0.8 kg;
• carrots – 100 g;
• peeled shrimp – 0.25 kg;
• processed cheese – 0.2 kg;
• water – 1 l;
• milk or cream – 100 ml;
• salt, spices - to taste.

Cooking method:

• Wash and peel the vegetables, cut into small cubes, cover with water and cook until soft.
• Pour out about half of the vegetable broth. Beat the rest with the vegetables in a blender, turning it into a puree, or pass through a sieve.
• Grind the cheese on a coarse grater.
• Heat the vegetable broth, add cheese to it. Cook over low heat, stirring until the cheese has completely dissolved.
• Pour into a saucepan with vegetable puree and bring to a boil.
• Season with salt and pepper, add milk and shrimp, cook for 5 minutes after the soup has returned to the boil.

The soup cooked according to this recipe has a particularly delicate consistency and a pronounced creamy taste, which perfectly complements the taste of shrimp.

Vegetable puree soup with shrimp and cream cheese

• potatoes – 0.5 kg;
• cauliflower – 0.2 kg;
• bell pepper – 0.2 kg;
• carrots – 100 g;
• peeled shrimp – 0.3 kg;
• cream cheese – 0.2 kg;
• water – 1.5 l;
• salt, spices - to taste;
• whipped cream (optional) - to taste.

Cooking method:

• Wash, peel the potatoes, cut into medium-sized cubes.
• Peel the carrots and cut into slices.
• Remove the seeds from the pepper and cut into quarters of rings.
• Wash the cabbage, disassembling it into inflorescences.
• Boil water, place vegetables in it and cook until soft.
• Boil the shrimp separately.
• When the vegetables are cooked, puree them together with the broth in any way convenient for you.
• Cut the cheese into cubes.
• Bring the soup to a boil, add salt, spices and cheese. Cook until the cheese pieces have dissolved.

When serving, garnish the soup with whipped cream. Place the cooked shrimp in bowls filled with soup.

Puree soup with shrimp has a pleasant consistency and delicate taste. It can be prepared not only for a family dinner, but also for treating guests.

This delicious, tender soup will delight all seafood lovers, and those who simply love soups will surely enjoy it. Creamy shrimp soup is prepared very quickly, it will not take much effort from the hostess.

Number of servings: 4, cooking time: 40-50 minutes.

For preparation you will need the following ingredients:

• cream (preferably 10% fat) – 300 ml;
• soft cream cheese without additives – 300 g;
• shrimp without shell - 300-400 g (you can also take them in shell, but then you need a little more of them, and it will take extra time to clean);
• potatoes – 5 medium pieces;
• onion – 1 pc.;
• carrots – 1 pc.;
• butter – 60 g;
• fresh herbs, bay leaf, salt, spices - to taste;
• lemon – 1 pc. (optional).

Preparation

1. Pour 900 ml of water into the pan, add seasonings to taste, maybe lemon juice, and bring to a boil.
2. We wash the shrimp under the tap in cold water and immerse them in boiling water. Be sure to note the time - you need to cook them for one and a half to two minutes after the water boils. If you keep it longer, they will become tough. Set the broth in which the shrimp were cooked to the side - it will come in handy later.
3. Place another pan of water (two liters) on the stove - our soup will be cooked in it.
4. While we wait for the water to boil, you can peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Next, throw it into the pan and cook until tender.
5. Peel the onion, chop finely, and grate the carrots on a fine grater.
6. Let's turn the heat on low and put a frying pan in which we put a piece of butter, melt it, add the cooked onions and carrots, fry until golden brown. We determine the readiness of the onion “by crunching”: if it crunches, it means it’s not ready yet, we continue to simmer it.
7. Pour the cream into another pan and turn the heat to low.
8. Cut the cream cheese into pieces and mix with the cream. To help the cheese melt into the cream faster, you can use a whisk or wooden spoon. It is better to stir the creamy mass frequently so that nothing burns.
9. When the cheese is completely dissolved in the cream, you need to pour it all into a frying pan with onions and simmer for another couple of minutes.
10. Now it’s the turn of the shrimp broth - you need to strain it and add it to the pan where the potatoes were cooked. But you don’t have to do this, since not everyone likes the taste of shrimp broth.
11. Then pour the entire mixture from the frying pan into the main pan with the potatoes, mix well and add the boiled shrimp.
12. If you are a fan of creamy soup, then take an immersion blender and grind everything - the soup will acquire a more delicate consistency. By the way, you can do this before adding the shrimp so that they remain whole and decorate the dish.
13. And the final touch - add fresh chopped herbs (or a sprig of herbs) and a slice of lemon.
14. Pour the creamy shrimp soup into beautiful bowls and serve with crusty bread.

Your family will definitely appreciate such a culinary masterpiece, and even a young, inexperienced housewife can cope with preparing this dish.

The first dish based on seafood was previously considered traditionally Japanese, but recently not only sushi and rolls have entered the diet of European peoples, but also various creamy soups. The taste of cream soup with shrimp is simply extraordinary - it is tender, without the taste of meat and has a unique consistency.

Therefore, if you are already tired of traditional soups, such as borscht, cabbage soup and solyanka, be sure to try making cream soup with shrimp. You will not regret it! And the cream soup recipe is quite simple.

Ingredients

• Large shrimps - 500 gr.
• Onion - 1 pc.
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Medium carrots - 1 PC.
• Processed cheese - 3 pcs.
• Salt - 1.5 tsp.
• Water - 1.5 liters
• Parsley
• Sunflower oil for frying

Instructions

1. In addition to the products listed, for shrimp cream soup you will definitely need a food processor or blender with a glass, that is, an electric device capable of grinding and whipping a liquid mass with a volume of about one and a half liters.

   At the first stage of preparation, you need to boil the shrimp. More precisely, the process of preparing them is such that they are placed in salted boiling water and when it boils again, you need to remove the pan from the heat and wait 15 minutes. At this time, the seafood will be ready and sink to the bottom. Next, the water is drained from the pan and once the shrimp have cooled, they need to be cleaned.

   The second stage is the preparation of frying onions, garlic and carrots. The onion should be cut in half and chopped to half a centimeter pieces.
   
   

2. Carrots for frying are not grated, but finely chopped. In the future, everything will be ground in a food processor and the taste of individual pieces of vegetable will not be noticeable.
   
   
3. The color of the soup will depend mainly on the color of the carrots; the richer it is, the more orange the soup will turn out. Light varieties of this vegetable make an almost creamy dish.

   The garlic must be chopped very finely. When fried, it gives the dish an inimitable taste and its spiciness is not felt at all.

   Place all chopped ingredients in a preheated oiled frying pan and fry for 10-15 minutes until golden brown over low heat.
   
   

4. Pour 1.5 liters of water into a small saucepan and pour the fried vegetables into it. Then place the pot on the stove to let its contents boil. Cook fried foods for about 15 minutes with the addition of salt.
   
   
5. After the indicated time, add 2/3 of all the shrimp and cook the soup for another 10 minutes.
   
   
6. Processed cheese should be cut into small squares and added to the soup. When the contents boil, set aside for 15 minutes.
   
   
7. After the specified time, the dish is almost ready.
   
   
8. The last step in preparation is whisking. Before pouring the soup into the processor bowl or blender glass, you should wait until the liquid has cooled. You need to beat at maximum speed for 2-3 minutes.
   
   
9. When serving the dish, add the remaining 1/3 of the shrimp and some parsley or cilantro leaves (dill, onion, etc. will not work). The soup goes well with bread or croutons.
   
   

Today we will tell you how to prepare truly royal creamy shrimp soup. To do this, prepare the following ingredients:

• King prawns - 400 grams;
• Bell pepper - 150 grams;
• Green onion - 60 grams;
• Lemon - 1 small piece;
• Carrots - 1 small piece;
• Tomato - 1 small piece;
• Cream or fat sour cream - 150 grams;
• Butter - 90 grams;
• Processed cheese - 40 grams;
• Bay leaf - 1 leaf;
• Celery stalk - to taste;
• Ground black pepper;
• Italian herbs;
• Salt.

Shrimp - what are the benefits?

Shrimp is a very healthy and tasty product. Shrimp belongs to the crustacean family and comes in several types (up to 100) and sizes (2 - 30 cm). They live in all the seas of the world, and some have even taken root in fresh waters.

In stores, shrimp are often sold already frozen and packaged in bags. The larger the size of the shrimp, the higher their price. One of the most common types of shrimp are shrimp ranging in size from 3 to 8 cm long.

When choosing shrimp, it is important to know a few rules so as not to get poisoned. First of all, you should pay attention to the head of the shrimp; it should not be black, otherwise the shrimp cannot be taken. Then you need to take a closer look to see if there are any white stripes on the shrimp, which is a sign that the shrimp is freezing and, accordingly, a sign of its poor quality.

It is also worth paying attention to the shrimp shell. If it is dry, then this indicates that the shrimp is old, and therefore its taste is not what it should be. Ideally, the shrimp is slightly moist, has no white spots, and has a nice color.

Shrimp are ideal for those who are overweight and do not want to gain weight, because the calorie content of shrimp is very low, and the nutritional value is very high due to the large amount of protein they contain. Only 98 kcal per 100 g. However, this applies to boiled or steamed shrimp, but if they are breaded or baked with sauce, their calorie content increases by 2.5-3 times, which can cause excess weight, so This shouldn't be abused.

Shrimp can rightfully be called a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They contain: protein and iodine in huge quantities, amino acids, fat-soluble vitamins, folic acid, calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, cobalt, copper, fluorine, phosphorus, zinc, molybdenum, B vitamins and many others. Regular consumption of shrimp will help fight diseases of the thyroid gland, kidneys, immune system, cardiovascular system, improve the condition of nails, hair and skin, increase immunity, and reduce the occurrence of allergic reactions.

Cooking steps

So, let's get started making this delicious shrimp puree soup. First of all, wash the shrimp thoroughly in cold water. Then boil about 1/2 liter of water in a small saucepan. Add shrimp, bay leaf, half a squeezed lemon, season with Italian herbs and salt. Boil for about 1.5 minutes and remove from heat. We take the smallest strainer and use it to strain the broth. After this, peel the cooked shrimp and cut them into small cubes.

Then take cream or heavy sour cream and bring it to a slight boil, add processed cheese there and, using an immersion blender, grind it all and turn it into a homogeneous mass.

After this, we move on to preparing the frying for our future cream of shrimp soup. To do this, finely chop the onion and cut the bell pepper into small cubes. Cut the carrots into small cubes, finely chop the tomatoes and celery root.

Take a frying pan, pour a little butter into it and add chopped onions and peppers, saute it all for about 4 minutes. Then add pre-chopped shrimp and fill it all with hot cream and whipped cream cheese. Once the mixture has acquired a thick consistency, remove from heat.

Take a separate small saucepan, pour the strained shrimp broth into it and bring to a boil. After this, add bell peppers, onions, carrots, tomatoes, celery and chopped shrimp, previously stewed in cream, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for another 3 minutes. Salt to your taste. Well, that’s all, the delicious and aromatic puree soup with shrimp is ready. You can pour it into plates and pamper your household.

Serve creamy shrimp soup with pre-peeled shrimp, finely chopped herbs (parsley, onion, dill), you can add pepper to taste or add a few slices of lemon.

The unforgettable and most delicate taste of cream of soup with shrimp, the successful combination of products will not leave anyone indifferent who tries this masterpiece.

Bon appetit!!!

Text: Zhenya Osina

Do you like oriental cuisine, seafood and light, delicate cream soups? This means that you simply must prepare creamy shrimp soup: elegant, easy to prepare and exotic.

Benefits of cream soup with shrimp

In fact, cream soup with shrimp popular not only in Eastern, but also in European cuisine, where the taste and benefits of seafood have long been appreciated. Shrimp are a rich source of vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals. Eating them has a good effect on the condition of hair and nails, as well as on the condition of the immune system. In addition, shrimp is a very low-calorie product. That's why cream of shrimp soup is both a valuable and light dish.

When buying ingredients for cream soup with shrimp, pay attention to the fact that large (king and tiger) shrimp usually cost more, but do not differ in taste. But smaller shrimp are usually cheaper and even tastier. Today you can buy shrimp both frozen and canned. When purchasing, give preference to freshly frozen products - this way shrimp better retain their valuable qualities.

Cream soup with shrimp recipes

Cheese cream soup with shrimp.

Ingredients: 600 ml of meat broth, 300 g of processed cheese, 4 potatoes, 200 g of shrimp, 50 g of hard cheese, 1 clove of garlic, olive oil, nutmeg, salt, pepper.

Preparation: boil the diced potatoes, defrost and boil the shrimp in salted water, dry them and fry. Mash the potatoes and mix with the broth in which they were boiled, add grated processed cheese, fried garlic, bring to a boil, add seasonings. Turn the heat to low and cook for another 5 minutes. When serving, garnish the plates with shrimp and grated hard cheese.

Cream soup with shrimp and leeks.

Ingredients: 800g shrimp, 1 white leek, 1 carrot, 150g Philadelphia cheese, 2 cups 20% cream, 2 eggs, 4 tbsp. butter, 5 cloves of garlic, 2 liters of water, salt.

Preparation: cut the carrots into strips, the onion into rings, grate the garlic, fry the carrots and onions in butter. In 2 liters of water, boil the fried vegetables and peeled shrimp for 20 minutes over low heat, cool, chop with a blender and bring to a boil again. Break the eggs into the boiling soup, stir quickly, add garlic, cheese, cream, salt, mix well and remove from heat. When serving, garnish soup bowls with whole shrimp and herbs.

Cream of corn soup with shrimp.

Ingredients: 300g canned corn, 2 tbsp. flour, 4 tbsp. butter, 300g shrimp, 2 glasses of milk, croutons or corn flakes, herbs, salt, pepper.

Preparation: beat the corn in a blender, add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil. Fry the flour with melted butter, add hot milk, let it boil and pour into the bowl with the corn, cook for another 10 minutes, stirring. Rub the soup through a sieve, put on low heat, add shrimp, butter, and spices. Warm for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Serve with cereal or croutons.

Cream soup with shrimp perfectly includes ingredients such as cream or milk, cheese, fish, caviar and other seafood. When serving, this soup can be served with crackers, croutons or hot toast.