Cajun Seafood Soup

Warm up with this rich and comforting Cajun Seafood Soup, packed with bold flavor in every spoonful. Tender shrimp, mussels, and scallops are simmered with sweet and red potatoes, sautéed peppers, onions, and garlic in a creamy, seasoned broth. This hearty soup brings together the perfect balance of spice, seafood, and soul, making it an irresistible dish for cozy nights or anytime you’re craving something warm and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 5 small red potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon CRAVE Cajun Seasoning, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, cleaned, and patted dry
• 1/2 lb scallops, cleaned and patted dry
• 1/2 lb frozen cooked mussels, thawed and removed from shells
• 2–3 handfuls fresh spinach
• Crushed red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish

Mussel Note

For this recipe, I use frozen cooked mussels. Let them thaw, remove them from their shells, and keep them refrigerated until you're ready to add them to the soup.

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced sweet potatoes and red potatoes. Sauté for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the red bell pepper, sweet onion, and mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons flour over the vegetables and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, to cook off the raw flour taste.
6. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring well to incorporate the flour.
7. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add the minced garlic, clam juice, heavy cream, and CRAVE Cajun Seasoning.
9. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and continue cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
10. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes.
11. Add the scallops and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp and scallops are just cooked through.
12. Add the cooked mussels and fresh spinach.
13. Gently stir until the mussels are heated through and the spinach has wilted.
14. Taste the broth and adjust the CRAVE Cajun Seasoning as needed.
15. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

Say Your Grace and Enjoy!! ❤️🍤🥔🥣