14 Shrimply Delicious Shrimp Soup Recipes

Shrimp bulks up soup in a way that's more intense yet somehow lighter (and almost more luxurious) than meat. It might not be the first protein you think of when it comes to making soup, but here are 14 delicious recipes to try.

Coconut Shrimp Soup

Coconut milk gives this soup a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with angel-hair pasta and large shrimp -- and you can make it in less than 30 minutes!

Butternut squash and a little cayenne make this soup a hot commodity on a cold night. You can also add sweet potatoes, white beans, pasta, and a little Parmesan. 

Avocado and cucumber make this slightly spicy soup a whole lot refreshing. Add shrimp for an instantly filling meal. 

Serve this as a precursor to dinner or eat it as the main meal. It's a cold soup, but a little cayenne and lime zest pack the heat.

This soup takes only ten minutes to make. You'll want to keep this one in the recipe arsenal!

Shrimp and cod serve as the meat of the dish while fish stock, tomatoes, and fennel round out the flavor.

Kombu, or dried seaweed, enriches the broth here. But no worries if you can't find it. The soup tastes just as delicious without it. Toss with noodles, shell-on shrimp, and tofu.

This creamy shrimp chowder comes together in 30 minutes and can be stored for up to three days. It's a comforting feel-good recipe loaded with Yukon Gold potatoes, corn, shrimp, butter, and milk.

Feeling a little under the weather (or simply looking for a hearty soup)? Try this shrimp-based soup made with carrots, fennel, couscous, and a saffron broth.