Creole Shrimp Chowder Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. uncooked deveined large shrimp with shells and tails left on; 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1 large onion, peeled, quartered; 3 stalks celery, quartered; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/3 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing; 1/4 cup flour; 1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 1-1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning; 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. uncooked deveined large shrimp with shells and tails left on
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 large onion, peeled, quartered
3 stalks celery, quartered
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/3 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/4 cup flour
1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1-1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1
Peel shrimp; place shells in Dutch oven or stockpot.
2
Coarsely chop shrimp; refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Add broth, water, onions, celery and thyme to Dutch oven.
4
Bring to boil; cover.
5
Simmer on medium-low heat 30 min.
6
Strain into medium bowl; discard strained solids.
7
Reserved strained broth for later use.
8
Heat dressing in Dutch oven.
9
Whisk in flour; cook and stir 3 min.
10
or until lightly browned.
11
Gradually whisk in strained broth until blended.
12
Add tomatoes and Creole seasoning; mix well.
13
Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring frequently; simmer on medium-low heat 20 min.
14
or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
15
Add shrimp and cream cheese; cook on medium-low heat 5 min.
16
or until cream cheese is completely melted and shrimp are done, stirring occasionally.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. uncooked deveined large shrimp with shells and tails left on, 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, 1 large onion, peeled, quartered, and more.

Yes, Creole Shrimp Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Shrimp Chowder

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