Corn and Shrimp Chowder
Corn and shrimp chowder is a satisfying soup loaded with protein and flavor. It's a fast enough chowder to make for lunch or a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups diced potatoes, red-skin or Yukon Gold
- ¾ cup corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
- 1 cup clam juice
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp, medium or large, peeled and deveined
- ⅔ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
Recommended Equipment
- Large saucepan or Dutch oven
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.3 tbsp butter | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 2 cloves garlic
- Add the salt, pepper, and flour; stir to blend. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Add the diced potatoes, corn kernels, clam juice, milk, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and then lower the heat to the lowest setting. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.1 1/2 cups diced potatoes | 3/4 cup corn kernels | 1 cup clam juice | 1 cup whole milk | 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Remove about 1 cup of the chowder mixture to a bowl and purée with an immersion blender. Return the blended mixture to the pan and add the shrimp. Cook just until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.1 1/2 pounds shrimp
- Add the cream or half-and-half. Heat until hot. Taste and add extra salt, if needed.2/3 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Garnish the chowder with chopped fresh chives or parsley.Chopped chives or parsley
Puréeing just a cup of the chowder and stirring it back in is a great technique for thickening without adding more flour or cream — it gives the broth a rich, creamy body while keeping plenty of texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 41gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 349mgSodium: 889mgPotassium: 976mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1039IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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