Delicious Shrimp Jambalaya Soup Recipe

Start by cooking the long-grain rice as per package instructions. This will serve as a base when you serve the soup.

In the meantime, chop all the vegetables, including the bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, onion, and carrot into small cubes. Sauté them in a pan over medium heat until they start to soften.

While the vegetables are cooking, boil the shrimp with the bay leaf until they are just cooked through. Once done, remove the shrimp from the pot but keep the cooking water as you’ll need it for the soup.

Add the sautéed vegetables into the pot with the shrimp cooking water. This will create a flavorful broth.

In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour until you get a thick, smooth mixture. This will help thicken the soup.

Add the roux mixture into the soup pot and stir well. Allow everything to simmer together for a few minutes until it thickens adequately. Stir occasionally.

Once the soup has thickened, add the cooked shrimp and finely chopped fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors as needed.

To serve, place a generous spoonful of rice in the center of each bowl. Ladle the flavorful shrimp soup around the rice and enjoy your hearty dish!