Inspired by the classic Low Country South Carolina dish, this Low Country Boil Soup is a delicious one pot meal that’s perfect for the soup season ahead!
Hi guys!
How was everyone’s Labor Day weekend?! Hope you all enjoyed some fun in the sun with family and friends!
We had a nice relaxing weekend with friends. A boat ride or two, a few cocktails and some grilling made for a spectacular weekend! It was just what the doctor ordered.
I’m guessing by now, everyone’s back in school mode if you’ve got kids.
I know once school starts and September rolls around everyone is pumpkin this and pumpkin that.
I love pumpkin just as much as the next gal, but once September rolls around, I’m all about soups.
After a summer of over-indulging a bit, Tom and I get down to the business of cutting back our calories with hearty soups for dinner, with perhaps a side salad for me and maybe, just maybe a small piece of crusty bread for Tom. (with a little less butter, much to his dismay!)
I have to say, this Low Country Boil Soup is one of Tom’s favorites! He loves each and every ingredient on the list!
It’s packed with red and green peppers, onions, corn, chunks of red potatoes, spicy andouille sausage and shrimp. I mean, what’s not to like right? So full of flavor folks!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Low Country Boil Soup Recipe:
I used andouille sausage for this recipe, but feel free to substitute another spicy sausage if you have a favorite.
I thought 2 1/2 teaspoons of the Old Bay Seasoning worked perfectly, but you may add more or less if you prefer.
I love to serve my soup with buttermilk biscuits, but any kind of crusty bread would work also.
This soup feeds like a meal! It’s got a nice helping of Old Bay seasoning too, one of our faves, for a delicious kick, and a chicken broth base. No need for any cream. We’re just keeping things nice and light.
Low Country Boil Soup
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- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 12 oz. Andouille sausage, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch chunks
- 2 cups yellow onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup red pepper, ribs and seeds removed and chopped
- 3/4 cup green pepper, ribs and seeds removed and chopped
- 2 1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. small red potatoes, cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 11 oz. can corn, drained
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add the andouille sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate. Set aside.
- To the Dutch oven, add the onion, red and green pepper and one teaspoon Old Bay and cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add garlic and continue to cook for an additional minute. Add potatoes, chicken broth and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. of Old Bay. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cooked sausage, shrimp and canned corn and cook for 4 more minutes or until shrimp are cooked though. Spoon into bowls. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with biscuits.
Everything to like here! September is soup season and this is a perfect one to start with! I may need that small piece of crusty bread, too! ;)
Tom absolutely loved this soup Annie! We enjoyed it with friends this past weekend! Perfect with biscuits or crusty bread.
Love love this idea! I grew up in Tennessee but we had these all the time in the summer and I still love the flavors! Will have to give the soup version a try!
Hope you enjoy it Leigh Ann!
Looooove this so much!
Thanks Jennifer! Tom loves this one!
I’ve never had anything quite like this, but I know I’d love it! So many flavourful and hearty ingredients, what’s not to love! Cheers to a lovely weekend ahead, my friend :)
I bet you’d love it Dawn! Such a meal!
This looks so cozy and warming! I want a huge bowl for dinner tonight :). Have a great weekend, Mary Ann!
Thanks Kelsie!
Wow! Love this :) And I’m all about the soups, too! Can’t wait for cooler days to bust out the soup pot. Will be putting this one on the menu!
One of my favorite things about fall Jennifer!
I know I’d love this soup, Mary Ann!! The temperatures have been cold here lately (ugh where has summer gone?!), this would warm me right up.
This is a great warm up for those fall temps Natasha!
This looks so comforting, perfect for Fall!
Yes! Tom loves this one Matt!
Ummmm….I have never heard of this soup, but it seems like it could possible be one of my favorite ever. I am a soup girl myself, and a hard lover of old bay seasoning. I def will be making this!!
Me too Danielle! Old Bay is so delicious!
YUMM. I feel like I can taste this just through the pictures!
Thanks Sarah!
That’s a delicious looking bowl of soup! I love soups this time of year too and this one looks hearty enough to please my whole family! Let the fall season begin!
It’s so hearty Kathy! We love it!
Simple, delicious and cozy. The perfect soup for fall weather, Mary Ann!
Thanks Katherine!
Glad you had such a relaxing weekend, Mary Ann!
I’ll tell you that between this lovely soup and those drop biscuits, you have my mouth watering! This is going on our menu!
Hope you enjoy it Marissa!
This looks delicious! I’m saving it for when the weather cools down (hopefully soon!)
Hopefully! Enjoy it Jennifer!
I would LOVE this, the idea of making a shrimp boil into a soup is genius.
We totally love it Sue! Thanks!
This is the perfect soup for chilly fall nights!
It’s so hearty Laura! With just the right amount of kick!
September is a perfect time for soup and this looks fabulous, Mary Ann… I can see why it’s one of Tom’s favorites. I looove old bay seasoning and use it in my crabless crabby patties. It’s also sooo good in red beans in rice! Buttermilk biscuits make me melt! What a delicious combination with this low country soup. Wishing you two a fabulous weekend! xo
We enjoy soup often during the fall and winter months Traci! So excited! Hope you and Rob have a fabulous weekend too!
On the stove now:) Not only did i put shrimp & sausage in, but also I chopped up one lobster tail – can’t wait for dinner tonight. One comment I do have tho, is that it desperately needs salt. Just my opinion. Great recipe, thank you!
You’re going to LOVE it Ginger! I never like to overdo the salt, but by all means add what you prefer! Enjoy! Thanks so much for following along!
This sounds/looks amazing! But what does the high sugar content come from??
Hi Jennifer. I think there may be an issue with the plugin I’m using for the nutrition comment because the sugar content is incorrect. I will notify them and hope to hear back soon to correct. Thanks!
Wonderful soup – so full of flavors. Just found your blog and I’m glad I did – your recipes and pictures are gorgeous.
Thanks so much Mary! So glad you found the BHK!
I’m all about soups in the fall too, Mary Ann. They can be so healthy and filling – perfect for an easy dinner. I need to try old bay seasoning – I’ll have to look for it at the market. It’s still too hot here for soup but I’m hoping for some cool weather next month!
I bet you’d love Old Bay Geraldine! It’s our favorite! Great with so many recipes!
Whoa! This looks so good! Great way to have a shrimp boil in soup form!
I love this one Kevin. And so does Tom!
I grew up in the Lowcountry. I can’t wait to try this!
Hope you enjoy it Sarah!