Description
This Creamy Potato Shrimp and Corn Chowder is a comforting and flavorful soup perfect for a hearty meal. Featuring tender shrimp, crispy bacon, sweet corn, and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes in a rich, savory broth, this chowder combines fresh herbs and spices for a delicious balance of flavors. Ideal for cooler days, it’s easy to prepare and satisfying for the whole family.
Ingredients
Protein and Bacon
- 1 package nitrate-free bacon
- 1 pound deveined shrimp
Vegetables
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2 carrots, minced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed and cooked
Herbs and Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon scallions, sliced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/4 cup cashew cream
Instructions
- Prepare the bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the nitrate-free bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced onion and garlic to the bacon fat in the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add vegetables and spices: Stir in the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, diced celery, minced carrots, sweet paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for a few minutes to lightly soften the vegetables and toast the spices.
- Pour in chicken stock: Add the 4 cups of chicken stock and the sprig of fresh thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add corn and shrimp: Stir in the cooked corn and deveined shrimp. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Finish with cream: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the heavy cream or cashew cream to add richness and creaminess to the chowder.
- Garnish and serve: Crumble the cooked bacon over the top, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and sliced scallions. Serve hot for a warming and comforting chowder.
Notes
- Use nitrate-free bacon for a healthier option without preservatives.
- Cashew cream is a great dairy-free alternative to heavy cream, suitable for vegan diets.
- You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth for a lighter soup.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- For extra thickness, mash some of the potatoes before adding cream.
