Shrimp, Sweet Potato, and Leek Chowder Recipe

Name: Shrimp, Sweet Potato, and Leek Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh red chiles (from about 2 chiles); 1 quart bottled clam juice; 3/4 pound medium shrimp, shells removed and reserved, shrimp cut in half lengthwise; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup water; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, split lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and washed well; 1 rib celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 sweet potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 cups milk; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt; Pinch fresh-ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or scallion tops

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh red chiles (from about 2 chiles)
1 quart bottled clam juice
3/4 pound medium shrimp, shells removed and reserved, shrimp cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
4 slices bacon, chopped
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, split lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and washed well
1 rib celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon paprika
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
Pinch fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or scallion tops

1
In a medium pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat.
2
Add half the onions and all the chiles and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the clam juice, shrimp shells, tomato paste and water.
4
Raise the heat to moderately high and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to 1 quart, about 20 minutes.
6
Strain the shrimp stock into a large bowl.
7
Press the shrimp shells firmly to get all the liquid.
8
In a large pot, cook the bacon until the fat is rendered.
9
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
10
Add the remaining onion, the leeks, celery and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
11
Add the shrimp stock and the sweet potato and simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.
12
Add the shrimp and bacon to the pot and cook until the shrimp are just done, about 2 minutes.
13
Stir in the milk, paprika, salt and pepper and heat through.
14
Do not let the chowder boil, or it may curdle.
15
Ladle into bowls and top with the chives.

450

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced fresh red chiles (from about 2 chiles), 1 quart bottled clam juice, and more.

Yes, Shrimp, Sweet Potato, and Leek 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.

Shrimp, Sweet Potato, and Leek Chowder

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