How to Make Cream of Shrimp Soup with Mushrooms

Now that we are in Autumn and winter will soon be coming soup makes a wonderful meal. Below is my recipe for a cream of shrimp soup with mushrooms.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Ingredients for Cream of Shrimp Soup with Mushrooms:
   
   1 1/2 pounds of medium shrimp with shells
   3 cups of vegetable broth
   2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
   1 onion, chopped
   1 green bell pepper, chopped
   2 stalks of celery, sliced
   1 cup of sliced mushrooms
   3 cloves garlic, minced
   1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
   1 teaspoon of salt
   1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
   2 cups of chicken broth
   3 cups of vegetable broth
   1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
   1/2 cup of heavy cream
   1/2 cup of freshly chopped parsley

2. 
   peel, devein and slice shrimp

   Take the shrimp and remove the shells, devein them and then take a knife and slice them down the middle so that they fold out.

3. 
   making shrimp stock

   In a medium pot add the vegetable broth and also place all of the shells from the shrimp in them. Place the pot on a medium high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a medium low heat and allow to cook for about 45 minutes. Strain out the shells and then set aside the broth for use later. This will add a wonderful shrimp flavor to your broth.

4. 
   Saute Veggies

   Next, in a large pot heat the oil over a medium high heat until the pot is hot. Then reduce the heat to a medium low heat and add the onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft.

5. 
   Cream of Shrimp Soup with Mushrooms

   Next, add the chicken broth, vegetable broth, cream of mushroom soup, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pot and increase the heat to bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to bring the soup to a simmer and let simmer for about 15 minutes. At this time add the shrimp and continue to simmer for another 3 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring during this time. Add the fresh parsley, stir in and your soup is now ready to serve.

[carolj1]

on 10/7/2009 Another good one. I love mushrooms in soup. 5* Carol