Description
Need a substitute for cream of shrimp soup? Whether you’re out of stock, avoiding dairy, or looking for a vegan alternative, this guide provides easy replacements that maintain the creamy, rich consistency of your dish. Plus, make your own homemade version with simple ingredients!
Ingredients
Heavy Cream & Shrimp Stock:
- 1 cup shrimp stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
Cream Cheese & Seafood Broth:
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup seafood broth
- 1 tbsp butter
Greek Yogurt & Milk:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
Non-Dairy & Vegan Substitutes:
Coconut Milk & Seaweed Broth:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ cup seaweed broth
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
Cashew Cream & Miso Paste:
- ½ cup raw cashews (soaked for 2 hours)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp white miso paste
Instructions
For Dairy-Based & Vegan Substitutes:
- Heavy Cream & Shrimp Stock:
- Heat shrimp stock over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream, butter, and seasonings.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Cream Cheese & Seafood Broth:
- Whisk cream cheese and seafood broth until smooth.
- Heat on low, stirring continuously.
- Add butter for extra creaminess.
- Greek Yogurt & Milk:
- Mix yogurt and milk together.
- Use as a 1:1 replacement.
- Coconut Milk & Seaweed Broth:
- Simmer coconut milk and seaweed broth with Old Bay seasoning.
- Stir occasionally until thickened.
- Cashew Cream & Miso Paste:
- Blend soaked cashews and water until smooth.
- Stir in miso paste.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, blend the soup with an immersion blender.
- For a lighter option, replace heavy cream with evaporated milk.
- Vegan? Use coconut milk and seaweed broth for a seafood-like flavor.
- Need a quick swap? Cream of mushroom soup is an easy pantry alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 10g