Shrimp Boil Soup has all the flavor of a low-country boil in soup form. This quick-cooking, spicy, gluten-free soup recipe is so satisfying!
My husband made us an epic shrimp and crab boil this past 4th of July weekend.
Oddly (like extremely, outrageous, oddly), I already had the recipe for Shrimp Boil Soup on the docket to share before he even announced his plans!
Let me be clear – we live in Iowa. Land of no-low-country boils, yet we both had roughly the same idea at the same exact time. Weee-ird! Anyway, not important. What IS important is that no matter where you live, you can have the taste of a low-country shrimp boil at home with this fresh and fantastic soup recipe that’s full of flavor and spice.
Spicy andouille sausage (or kielbasa if you’re sensitive to spice and/or serving to kiddos,) is sauted with fresh sweet corn and Old Bay seasoning then simmered with creamy red potatoes and tender shrimp before being ladled into bowls and topped with a drizzle of lemon juice.
This light and brothy soup recipe is full of vegetables and protein, making it a filling and complete meal in a bowl. I can’t wait for you to try it!
Start by slicing andouille sausage into rings, or again, kielbasa for a mild sausage. I like Johnsonville’s version of both kinds.
Add the sausage and chopped shallot to extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Saute until the sausage begins to brown then add the kernels from 2 ears sweet corn and saute for an additional 2 minutes to slightly soften the corn.
Next add Old Bay seasoning and gluten free chicken broth. Turn the heat up to high to bring the soup to a boil then add chopped red potatoes. Lower the heat to medium then simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.
Last step is to add 51/60 count raw, peeled shrimp.
- FYI: this size of shrimp rarely comes deveined, because it usually doesn’t need it, though if you see a few shrimp that need cleaned, go ahead and do that before adding to the soup pot.
Remove the pot from the heat then place a lid on top and let the heat of the broth cook the shrimp through. This will result in super tender shrimp vs overcooked, rubbery shrimp. Once the shrimp is cooked through, taste then add more Old Bay if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls then top with chopped chives or parsley for a little color, and serve with lemon wedges so everyone can add as much as they like – it really adds to the flavor of each bowl.
Also know that this soup is fantastic ladled over a scoop of cooked white rice, gumbo-style. However you serve it, I know you’re going to love it! Enjoy!
More Seafood Dinner Recipes
- Shrimp and Asparagus
- Smoked Salmon
- Garlic Herb Butter Pasta with Roasted Shrimp
- Shrimp and Wild Rice Skillet
- Salmon Provencal
- Spicy Shrimp Soup
- Easy Seafood Stew
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 9 oz andouille sausage, slices, or kielbasa
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 ears sweet corn, kernels cut from cob, ~1-1/2 cups
- 2-1/2 - 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 5 cups gluten free chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped red potatoes, ~12oz
- 3/4 lb 51/60 shrimp, peeled
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and shallots then saute until sausage begins to brown, 3-4 minutes. Add sweet corn then saute for 2 minutes. Sprinkle in 2-1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning then saute for 30 more seconds.
- Add chicken broth then turn heat up to high and bring to a boil. Add potatoes then turn heat down to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Add shrimp then remove pot from heat, place a lid on top, and let shrimp cook through, 3-4 minutes. Taste then add up to 1/2 teaspoon more Old Bay if needed then ladle into bowls and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- If you are sensitive to spice, swap andouille sausage for mild kielbasa sausage.
- This soup is great served over a scoop of cooked white rice.
Nutrition
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My husband would totally love this. I’ll have to make it for him!
I made this today and a friend happened to stop by just as I was putting the potatoes in, so she stuck around to give it a try! It was a hit with the both of us, as well as her daughter! Thanks for sharing!
Oh I’m so glad to hear it, Kristyn! Thanks so much for the feedback!
I know most people who work with wood break out into a panicked cold sweat at the mere concept of putting paint on wood (especially permanent structures of wood), but if you’re aiming for a Cape Cod style, have you considered painting your built-ins white? The wood looks fairly yellow, which will always contrast that gorgeous Benjamin Moore colour you’ve chosen…
That is definitely a dream of mine – I really dislike oak! Luckily the areas where we’ll be painting have white trim – the oak is only in the built ins (luckily, but also annoyingly!)
I love your blog and recipes!! I also struggle with decorating but one rule I learned from an artist friend is that things look better grouped in odd numbers-I notice a lot of your shelves have an even number of object-maybe try that!!
What if you swapped the topiary with the middle picture on the shelf below it?
Just made this soup and it’s delicious!!!!
I’m so glad to hear it, Ann!! Thanks so much for the feedback!
For sure I will be trying this Shrimp Boil Soup out soon. I look forward to breaking it out this winter when we need a boost of something that reminds us of summer and the beach.
I’ve always wanted to try a shrimp boil! They’re not a regular thing here in the the Pacific Northwest (although they SHOULD BE!), and my mouth drools everytime I see one on TV or online.
Also, I totally feel you on the freedom of going shopping ALONE! I did Target alone for the first time in over a year and it was a bonafide vacation in my mind :)
This sounds like heaven, I like the served over rice part, OH YEAH making this soon ,Thanks again.
What an interesting recipe!! Looks like it tastes so good!! Happy late birthday!!! I definitely know what dirt cake is and grew up eating it too!!
Love Aidells! I haven’t seen their andouille variety yet, but I’ll be on the lookout for sure!
Also, that paint color!!! So perfect!
Don’t get my wrong the Shrimp Boil Soup looks delicious but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE if you would post the dirt pudding recipe. My kids would go CRAZY for that! PS. Happy Belated Birthday! Mine was yesterday and I made gluten free better than anything cake! Delicious!!!!
Anything with shrimp is game for me!