12/6/14

Shrimp, Corn and Potato Chowder

 
 
 
Ingredients:

2 Medium Russet potatoes, diced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, diced
4 stalks celery
4 med carrots, diced
1 bag (12oz) frozen corn
15 extra large or 25 large shrimp, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
48 oz can chicken broth
1 quart of whole milk
3 TBS flour
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tsp Paprika
2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
 
 
 
Directions:

In a large heavy bottomed pot, on high heat, melt the butter. Add in the corn, onions, celery, carrots and potatoes.  Sprinkle with Paprika, Thyme, Salt and Pepper to taste. Cook about 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently. 
 
Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir around for 2-3 minutes to coat and cook out the flour.
Slowly add in the chicken broth.  After all the broth is in, add the shrimp and bring to a boil.
Let simmer for 10-15 mins or until the potatoes and carrots are cooked. Salt and pepper as needed.  
 
Lower burner to low and stir in the milk. Cook for about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add in the cheddar cheese and bacon. Blend well and return to heat for another 10-15 minutes.
 
Serve with chopped bacon, shrimp and cheddar on top.