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Shrimp Chowder
Rich and creamy seafood chowder made with tiny shrimp. Simple and delicious.
Servings 6
Calories 610kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bacon sliced, divided
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1½ pounds red potatoes peeled, diced into ¼ pieces
- 3 8-ounce bottles (3 cups) clam juice
- 4 cups half and half
- 3 4-ounce cans tiny shrimp drained
- 1 pound sweet corn fresh or frozen, not canned
- 2 tablespoons thyme fresh
Instructions
- Cook sliced bacon in a large pot (or Dutch oven) over medium heat until crispy. About 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon onto a bacon towel and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
- Add diced onions and sauté in the bacon fat. About 2 minutes. Stir in diced potatoes.
- Pour in clam juice and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add half and half, corn kernels, ½ of the cooked bacon, drained shrimp, and thyme. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve and garnish with remaining bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 902IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg