How to Make Shrimp Corn Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp Corn Chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a chilly evening. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of corn with the savory flavors of shrimp and bacon. This recipe is easy to make and is sure to please the whole family.

This hearty chowder is loaded with tender shrimp, sweet corn, and creamy potatoes, all simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. The addition of smoky bacon and aromatic spices adds depth and complexity to the dish,...

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh peeled and deveined shrimp

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain and discard excess grease.
  • Crumble 4 slices bacon into the same skillet. Add onion, celery, garlic, and thyme; cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large pot. Add corn and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook soup until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour 2 cups soup into a blender. Cover and hold the lid down; purée until smooth. Return puréed soup to the pot. Stir in half-and-half, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp; cook until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Crumble remaining 2 slices bacon on top.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 199mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 727mg