Andouille Shrimp Cream Soup Recipes

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pot., In same pot, brown sausage over medium heat. Add potatoes, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, broth and onion mixture. If desired, stir in liquid smoke and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. If desired, top servings with sour cream.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat large skillet to med-high heat.
• Add butter, melt.
• Add onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and basil.
• Saute until onions are transparent but not browned.
• Add sausage and saute until browned.
• Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes or until soft.
• Add beer and water and boil until reduced by 1/3 to 1/2.
• Add heavy cream, salt and Cajun seasonings.
• Stir in shrimp and cook until pink; about 3-5 minutes.
• Allow sauce to thicken.
• If sauce is too thin you can add about a tsp.
• flour or cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water to the sauce.
• Make sure to stir frequently while sauce is thickening to prevent lumping.
• This can be served over your favorite rice or pasta.

SMOKY SHRIMP CHOWDER WITH ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil or butter in a large pot or heavy saucepan. Add the leeks and garlic and cook over medium-low heat until softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in the thyme, andouille and Cajun seasoning and cook a few more minutes.
• Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil; add the potatoes and slightly cover the pot. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• When the potatoes are done, pour in milk and bring to a gentle simmer; the soup will thicken slightly - if it gets too thick add more stock or water.
• Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
• Taste the chowder for seasoning and add salt, black or cayenne pepper to taste.