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Shrimp Chowder recipe

Deliciously Creamy Shrimp Chowder Recipe You'll Love

This Shrimp Chowder recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for seafood lovers. Creamy, rich, and easy to prepare!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chowder Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • wooden spoon
  • Ladle

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and add shrimp along with thyme, cooking until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This chowder can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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