Prawn Soup Recipe: Seafood heaven in a bowl
Prawn soup is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a starter. It is also a great way to use up leftover prawns. This recipe is simple to follow and can be made with readily available ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 cups fish or vegetable stock
- 1 pound prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme, parsley, and oregano and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the fish or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the prawns and white wine (if using) and cook until the prawns are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade fish stock.
- If you don’t have white wine, you can use water or additional fish stock.
- You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as potatoes, corn, or peas.
- Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers.
Variations
- Tom Yum Prawn Soup: To make a Thai-inspired prawn soup, add 1 tablespoon of red curry paste, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of sriracha to the soup.
- Spicy Prawn Soup: Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes to the soup for a bit of heat.
- Creamy Prawn Soup: For an even richer soup, you can use all heavy cream instead of half cream and half milk.
I hope you enjoy this prawn soup recipe! It is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and healthy meal.
Additional Tips
- If you are using frozen prawns, be sure to thaw them completely before adding them to the soup.
- You can also use shrimp in this recipe instead of prawns.
- If you don’t have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or saucepan.
- Be careful not to overcook the prawns, or they will become tough.
I hope this article helps you make a delicious prawn soup at home!