Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Chipotle
This Shrimp & Corn Chowder With Chipotle is packed with shrimp, veggies, and a spicy kick from chipotle—making it a flavorful, hearty dish!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup potato peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup corn niblets
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
for the flour slurry
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped bacon with the onion, celery, and carrots over medium heat for about 6 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain off excess bacon fat.
- Add the chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, minced chipotle, and diced potatoes. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Make a slurry by whisking the flour and water together until smooth. Stir in the red bell pepper, corn, and the slurry. Bring the soup back to a simmer.
- Add the shrimp and heavy cream. If your shrimp are already cooked, simply heat the soup through. If they’re raw, simmer for a few minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips:
- Use low-sodium or homemade chicken broth to control the salt in this dish.
- Frozen corn works just fine here for convenience.
- If you like your chowder spicier, add more chipotle or adobo sauce to taste.
- Look for bacon ends for an economical option, or ask your butcher.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2541IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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