Cajun Shrimp & Grits Soup
A Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage soup finished with prepared grits — from the 2009 Elkin Soup Off.
Contributed by Jimmie Taylor — State Road, NC
Soup, Main CourseCajunYield 1 ½ servingsScaled Quarter — ¼×
Soup, Main CourseCajunYield 2 servingsScaled Third — ⅓×
Soup, Main CourseCajunYield 3 servingsScaled Half — ½×
Soup, Main CourseCajunYield 6 servingsScaled Original — 1×
Soup, Main CourseCajunYield 12 servingsScaled Double — 2×
Soup, Main CourseCajunYield 18 servingsScaled Triple — 3×
Soup, Main CourseCajunYield 24 servingsScaled Quadruple — 4×
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille sausage for 3-5 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate.
- If the shrimp is uncooked, stir-fry it for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Sear the onions and peppers in the oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, shrimp, grits, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly reduced and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille sausage for 3-5 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate.
- If the shrimp is uncooked, stir-fry it for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Sear the onions and peppers in the oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, shrimp, grits, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly reduced and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille sausage for 3-5 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate.
- If the shrimp is uncooked, stir-fry it for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Sear the onions and peppers in the oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, shrimp, grits, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly reduced and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille sausage for 3-5 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate.
- If the shrimp is uncooked, stir-fry it for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Sear the onions and peppers in the oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, shrimp, grits, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly reduced and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille sausage for 3-5 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate.
- If the shrimp is uncooked, stir-fry it for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Sear the onions and peppers in the oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, shrimp, grits, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly reduced and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille sausage for 3-5 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate.
- If the shrimp is uncooked, stir-fry it for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Sear the onions and peppers in the oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, shrimp, grits, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly reduced and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille sausage for 3-5 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate.
- If the shrimp is uncooked, stir-fry it for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Sear the onions and peppers in the oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, shrimp, grits, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly reduced and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Notes
From the 2009 Elkin Soup Off.