Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Name: Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup celery stalks, diced; 1 cup red bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 3 cups sweet corn kernels; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled

A rich Southern-style chowder packed with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and succulent shrimp. Crispy bacon and subtle spices give every spoonful deep flavor.

45 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

AmericanSoupStovetopStandardGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery stalks, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
3 cups sweet corn kernels
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled

Instructions

1

Render 4 slices chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, then set aside.
2

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in the pot, then add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced celery stalks, and 1 cup diced red bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
3

Add 2 tbsp minced garlic and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, stirring for 1 minute.
4

Add 2 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 3 cups sweet corn kernels, and 3 cups chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
5

Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until potatoes are soft.
6

Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 lb peeled raw shrimp, cooking for 4 minutes until shrimp reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
7

Top each bowl with cooked bacon before serving.

Questions

Can I make Shrimp and Corn Chowder dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Shrimp and Corn Chowder keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Shrimp and Corn Chowder?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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