re: Request: Favorite Soup Recipes/Ideas?

I’ve gotten tons of compliments on this creamy shrimp and andouille soup.

Ingredients

1/2 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, thinly sliced (I use a whole pound)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
4 plum tomatoes, chopped. (Or a can of petite diced tomatoes)
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme ( I leave this out)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the first six ingredients in butter until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the corn, tomatoes, broth, thyme, chili powder, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Stir in shrimp and cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.