Smokey Corn & Lentil Chowder With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Smokey Corn & Lentil Chowder With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Chopped; 1 whole Leek, Sliced; 1 whole Carrot, Peeled, And Thinly Sliced; 1/4 teaspoons Hot Sauce; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock; 1 cup Red Lentils, Rinsed; 2 ears Corn, Kernels Cut Off The Cob; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And De-veined; 1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 4 pieces Uncured Turkey Bacon, Cooked And Chopped; 1/4 cups Fresh Basil, Sliced

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Chopped
1 whole Leek, Sliced
1 whole Carrot, Peeled, And Thinly Sliced
1/4 teaspoons Hot Sauce
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 cup Red Lentils, Rinsed
2 ears Corn, Kernels Cut Off The Cob
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And De-veined
1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
4 pieces Uncured Turkey Bacon, Cooked And Chopped
1/4 cups Fresh Basil, Sliced

1
In a Dutch oven over medium high heat add oil, onion, and garlic. Let the mixture bloom 3 minutes. Add in pepper, leek, carrot, hot sauce, and spices (black pepper, salt, garlic powder and smoked paprika). Stir well, and add in chicken stock. Cover the pot, and bring pot to simmer.
2
Once simmering add in lentils and corn. Let the mixture simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils are cooked. Adjust seasonings to taste.
3
Meanwhile in a medium-sized bowl toss shrimp with the Old Bay seasoning. Spray a cast iron skillet with cooking spray. Over high heat add in shrimp. Sear for 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook another 2 minutes or until opaque. Set shrimp aside and keep warm until soup is ready.
4
Once lentils have cooked down and are tender dish up your bowls. Pour soup into a bowl, top with a few shrimp, some chopped turkey bacon, and fresh basil. Enjoy.

871

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 5 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Chopped, and more.

Yes, Smokey Corn & Lentil Chowder With Shrimp 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.

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Smokey Corn & Lentil Chowder With Shrimp

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Variations & substitutions

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