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Bowl of Easy Frogmore Stew featuring shrimp, potatoes, corn, and seasoning.

Easy Frogmore Stew — Lowcountry Shrimp Boil Soup

A warm and buttery soup that brings the flavors of a Lowcountry boil with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes in a delicious broth perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined Tails on or off, your choice
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage Andouille works well, or any smoky sausage
  • 1 lb Baby potatoes or chopped Yukon golds
  • 2 ears Corn, cut into chunks Fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay or seafood boil seasoning
  • 4 cups Chicken broth or seafood stock
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Optional but recommended
  • to taste Hot sauce, parsley, and red pepper flakes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the diced onion in a little butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the baby potatoes.
  4. Simmer potatoes until they are almost tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the smoked sausage and corn to the pot, and continue to simmer.
  2. Cook until potatoes are fully tender.
  3. Add shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat, then add the remaining butter, lemon juice, and seasoning to taste.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp; they should only take a few minutes. Taste the broth before adding shrimp to ensure it is flavorful. To thicken the soup, mash a few potato pieces against the pot and stir them in.