YUMMY CORN AND SHRIMP SOUP

Yummy Corn and Shrimp Soup image

Provided by Debbie W

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and devined
2 sticks of butter
2 medium onions chopped
3 clerey sticks chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
3/4 c flour
32 oz box of chicken broth
2 c water
10 oz can rotel tomatoes mild
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper(more if you like more spice)
6 dash(es) of tabasco sauce
2 c frozen corn
2 c half and half

Steps:

1. In a large stock pot melt butter on med heat..saute onion , celery, and garlic until good and tender.
2. Once veggies are tender add flour to make your roux..bring to a bubble and dont allow to get brown.
3. Then add chicken broth and water and stir well to get everything is mixed. Do all this on med heat . Bring to a slow bubble Add all the seasonings.
4. Add tomatoes and corn bring to a slow bubble. For about 5 min or so. Then add shrimp. Once the shrimp are pink and curled add half and half. Bring back up to a bubble . Turn off. Cover for about 5 min then serve.