Shrimp Corn Chowder
Shrimp Corn Chowder - Loaded with fresh corn, bacon and shrimp, this smoky sweet corn chowder is easy and delicious, and ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon , chopped
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 3 celery ribs , thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (you can also use 2 cans of corn, drained and well rinsed)
- 2 cups fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup milk , cream, or half-and-half
- bacon bits , for garnish (optional)
- sliced green onions , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add bacon to the pot; saute 4 minutes or until the bacon begins to brown.
- Add onion, celery slices, garlic, dried thyme, salt and pepper; cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in corn and cook for 2 more minutes, or until heated through.
- Add broth and water and bring mixture to a boil; continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove 3 cups of the corn mixture and transfer to a blender; blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Return the blended mixture to the soup pot; stir in shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until shrimp is done.
- Remove from heat and stir in milk; stir until completely incorporated.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with bacon bits and green onions.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 292 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.3 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 4.5 g | Saturated Fat: 1.2 g | Cholesterol: 226 mg | Sodium: 580 mg | Fiber: 4.7 g | Sugar: 5.7 g | Net Carbs: 29 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.