Simply Shrimp Chowder With Bacon Recipe

Name: Simply Shrimp Chowder With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 4 cups half-and-half; 4 whole green onions, sliced thinly, green tops reserved; 2 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion, thawed; 12 lb frozen shrimp (salad size); 1 cup frozen corn; 8 ounces cream cheese; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); salt

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups half-and-half
4 whole green onions, sliced thinly, green tops reserved
2 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion, thawed
12 lb frozen shrimp (salad size)
1 cup frozen corn
8 ounces cream cheese
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt

1
In a 4 quart sauce pan saute bacon until crisp.
2
Remove bacon, drain and set aside.
3
Pour off accumulated fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon.
4
On medium heat, add the butter to reserved bacon fat; add white part of green onion - cook until onions soften.
5
Add flour to butter mixture and stir until smooth, to form a light roux.
6
Add 3 cups of the half and half and whisk constantly until mixture is smooth and thickens.
7
Add potatoes.
8
In a blender combine the other 1 cup of half and half with cream cheese and blend until smooth.
9
Add to soup mixture.
10
Stir in shrimp, corn, reserved bacon and cayenne pepper.
11
Add salt to taste.
12
Simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes - do not boil!
13
Serve topped with reserved sliced green onion tops.

1979

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

347

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 4 cups half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Simply Shrimp Chowder With Bacon 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.

Simply Shrimp Chowder With Bacon

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