Creamy Potato Soup with Shrimp- this from-scratch soup is amazingly creamy and can be made in under 30 minutes. It’s a great winter soup to serve with crusty bread.
This thick, hearty soup is full of potatoes and shrimp plus some onion, celery, and carrots for flavor. A little shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon finishes it off.
How To Make This Creamy Potato Soup with Shrimp
- Saute. Saute the veggies and then add the flour.
- Simmer and cook the potatoes. Add the milk, chicken bouillon, and potatoes and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Cook the shrimp. Add the half-and-half, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and then the shrimp. It should only take about 3 minutes for the shrimp to cook. Keep in mind they will continue to cook since they are sitting in hot liquid.
- Garnish and serve. Stir in half the cheddar cheese. Ladle into bowls and top with cheddar cheese and bacon.
Type Of Potatoes To Use
I use russet potatoes for this recipe. They provide a hearty, satisfying base and their starchy texture helps thicken the soup.
Recipe Tips
- The amount of crushed red pepper flakes in this recipe gives it a slight spiciness. For more spice, double the amount.
- Crab or scallops can be substituted for the shrimp.
- If your shrimp are large, you may want to cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You may need to add a little milk when you reheat it to thin it some. Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium-low heat.
Try These Other Creamy Soup Recipes
- Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder
- Easy Crab and Corn Chowder
- Baked Potato Soup
- Oyster and Wild Rice Soup
- Cajun Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Watch the short video below to see how to make this recipe.
Creamy Potato Soup with Shrimp
Creamy Potato Soup with Shrimp- this from-scratch soup is amazingly creamy and can be made in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a cozy and comforting meal on a chilly day. Serve with some crusty bread and a salad.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion,, diced
- 2 medium carrots,, sliced
- 1 celery rib,, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk or evaporated milk
- 6 medium russet potatoes,, peeled and diced
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes,, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound medium shrimp,, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.Whisk in milk and add potatoes and chicken bouillon.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- Stir in half-and-half, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- To serve, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheddar cheese.
Notes
The amount of crushed red pepper flakes in this recipe gives it a slight spiciness. For more spice, double the amount.
If the shrimp are really large, you may want to cut them into bite-sized pieces before adding them to the soup.
Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 1521mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4327IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Originally posted January 20, 2021.
Omg this is the best thing ever ive already made it once and wanted to come back for more
My husband isn’t a soup kinda of man, but he absolutely l loved this soup!
I made muffin size crab cakes, put that right on the side with the soup, take a piece of the crab cake and dunk it into some of the delicious soup! Definitely a winner!
This soup 🥣 is delicious 😋
So easy. Family loved it!