Description
Get ready to warm your soul with this Shrimp and Corn Chowder: A Hearty, Flavorful Delight. This creamy soup is a perfect blend of sweet corn and tender shrimp, designed to be both comforting and satisfying. Whether you’re nestled at home on a chilly evening or hosting a casual get-together, this chowder brings rich flavors to the table in just 45 minutes. With its velvety texture and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s customizable—adjust the spice levels or swap out ingredients based on what you have in your pantry. Dive into this bowl of goodness and experience comfort in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1–2 small jalapeños (seeded and chopped)
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables: onion, celery, potatoes, red bell pepper, and jalapeños if desired.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, red bell pepper, jalapeños (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced potatoes and coat them with the mixture before adding chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Mix in corn kernels followed by half-and-half and heavy cream until well combined. Gently fold in shrimp.
- Simmer until shrimp turn pink; remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg