Aunt Sylvia's Creamy Shrimp Soup 🍤🥣
This delectable shrimp soup is a creamy delight that warms the soul! It’s rich, savory, and perfect for that cozy dinner or special occasion. The combination of shrimp and buttery cream creates a luxurious texture that will impress your guests and comfort your family. Just a splash of sherry at the end brings out the flavors beautifully!
Ingredients
For the soup
- 2¼ lbs cooked shrimp
- 4 lbs butter
- 4 cups milk
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- Hyman's Cajun Seasoning (or your preferred seasoning) to taste
- Sherry, to taste
Instructions
- Start by grinding the cooked shrimp until finely chopped.
- In the top half of a double boiler, combine the ground shrimp and milk. Cook this mixture over hot water for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
🔥 Cooking over a double boiler prevents the soup from scorching. If you don’t have one, you can create a makeshift version with a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, softened butter, and flour mixed into a smooth paste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, drizzle in a splash of sherry for an enhanced flavor.
🍷 Sherry adds a depth of flavor and richness. Just be careful not to add too much, as a little goes a long way!
Tips for Success
- Seafood Alternatives: If you're not a fan of shrimp or it's not available, feel free to substitute with crab or lobster for a luxurious twist!
- Thicker Soup: For a thicker soup, you can add an extra tablespoon of flour or reduce the amount of milk slightly.
- Spice it Up: If you enjoy a bit of heat, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes can elevate the flavor profile.
Variations
- Low-Fat Version: Swap the heavy cream and butter for a low-fat alternative. It will have a slightly different taste but still remain delicious!
- One-Pot Wonder: For a more rustic approach, combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for a more rustic, less creamy soup.
- Herb Infusion: Add herbs like thyme or dill to enhance the freshness of the soup.
Dive into a warm bowl of Aunt Sylvia's Creamy Shrimp Soup and enjoy a comforting escape! 🥰🍽️
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Here’s the text from the image: --- **Aunt Sylvia's Shrimp Soup** **Ingredients:** - 2¼ lbs. cooked shrimp - 4 lbs. butter - 4 cups milk - Hyman's Cajun Seasoning to taste (optional) - 1 pint heavy cream - 2 tbsp. flour - sherry to taste - salt and pepper to taste **Instructions:** 1. Grind shrimp, add milk and cook in top half of double boiler over hot water for ½ hour. 2. Remove from heat and add cream, butter, flour, salt and pepper which have been rubbed to a smooth paste. 3. Sherry added just before serving improves flavor and prevents the alcohol from evaporating. All Hyman's is available in this cookbook as well as on our website: www.hymans.com --- **Page 28** --- If you need anything else, feel free to ask!llm
# Aunt Sylvia's Creamy Shrimp Soup 🍤🥣 This delectable shrimp soup is a creamy delight that warms the soul! It’s rich, savory, and perfect for that cozy dinner or special occasion. The combination of shrimp and buttery cream creates a luxurious texture that will impress your guests and comfort your family. Just a splash of sherry at the end brings out the flavors beautifully! ## Ingredients ### For the soup - 2¼ lbs cooked shrimp - 4 lbs butter - 4 cups milk - 1 pint heavy cream - 2 tbsp flour - Salt and pepper to taste ### Optional - Hyman's Cajun Seasoning (or your preferred seasoning) to taste - Sherry, to taste ## Instructions 1. Start by grinding the cooked shrimp until finely chopped. 2. In the top half of a double boiler, combine the ground shrimp and milk. Cook this mixture over hot water for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. > 🔥 Cooking over a double boiler prevents the soup from scorching. If you don’t have one, you can create a makeshift version with a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. 3. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, softened butter, and flour mixed into a smooth paste. Add salt and pepper to taste. 4. Just before serving, drizzle in a splash of sherry for an enhanced flavor. > 🍷 Sherry adds a depth of flavor and richness. Just be careful not to add too much, as a little goes a long way! ## Tips for Success - **Seafood Alternatives**: If you're not a fan of shrimp or it's not available, feel free to substitute with crab or lobster for a luxurious twist! - **Thicker Soup**: For a thicker soup, you can add an extra tablespoon of flour or reduce the amount of milk slightly. - **Spice it Up**: If you enjoy a bit of heat, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes can elevate the flavor profile. ## Variations - **Low-Fat Version**: Swap the heavy cream and butter for a low-fat alternative. It will have a slightly different taste but still remain delicious! - **One-Pot Wonder**: For a more rustic approach, combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for a more rustic, less creamy soup. - **Herb Infusion**: Add herbs like thyme or dill to enhance the freshness of the soup. Dive into a warm bowl of Aunt Sylvia's Creamy Shrimp Soup and enjoy a comforting escape! 🥰🍽️name
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