Shrimp and Artichoke Soup

Submitted by Mrs.Habu

"This is delicious and easy to make! I got the recipe from the New Orleans School of Cooking and have made this numerous time for dinner parties. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 24 ounces quartered artichokes
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup flour, plus
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter

directions

1. Combine artichokes, chicken broth, green onions, salt, cajun seasoning, and thyme and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to simmer for about 12 minutes.
3. Combine butter and flour for a light roux and slowly add to the simmering pot.
4. Slowly stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and simmer for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve with chopped parsley for garnish.

Reviews

[louisanagal]

Made this for a party...turned out pretty good. I doctored it a little bit with 4 cloves of garlic, a few generous dashes of hot sauce (recommend tabasco, crystal, or louisiana brand hot sauce), and a squeeze of lemon at the very end for some brightness.

 

[Firems911]

A friend of mine made this and I had to have the recipe. I'm so glad I found it. This is fantastic!