948588 corn soup with shrimp

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5tablespoonsOil
5tablespoonsFlour
2mediumsOnions, chopped
3Garlic cloves, chopped
4Stalks celery, chopped
1(10 oz.) can tomato and chilies
1(16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
3(16 oz.) cans whole kernel corn
1(16 oz.) can cream style corn
1Bell pepper, chopped
1gallonWater Salt, pepper & cayenne pepper to taste
2poundsShrimp, peeled & deveined
½cupChopped green onion tops

Directions

Make light brown roux with oil and flour. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, celery and tomatoes with chilies and stewed tomatoes. Simmer 15 minutes. Add the corn, mixing well. Add water, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper and simmer for 1 hour. Add shrimp and cook for 10 minutes more. To serve, sprinkle green onion tops on top.

Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 03-24-95