Shrimp and Potato Chowder Recipe
Indulge in this easy Shrimp and Potato Chowder recipe, a creamy combination perfect for cozy meals.
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups potato chunks diced
- 1 pound cooked medium shrimp shells and tail removed, cut into 3 pieces each
- ¾ cup bacon sliced into small chunks
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the celery, onion and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent and the bacon is crispy.
- Add the chicken broth and potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes over medium high heat. Stir.
- Reduce heat to medium and add shrimp, fresh parsley and red pepper.
- Then add milk and heavy cream. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the chowder is back to eating temperature.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
Serve with oyster crackers or saltines.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 374.8kcalCarbohydrates: 23.4gProtein: 23.9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 170.9mgSodium: 757.5mgPotassium: 846.2mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 4.5gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 22.2mgCalcium: 137.9mgIron: 1.5mg
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