Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) flour
- 1 jar 240 ml clam juice
- 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
- 2 cups (500 ml) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups (500 ml) corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups (500 ml) Cajun Shrimp
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) 35% cream
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, brown 2 slices of chopped bacon in 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of olive oil. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same saucepan, brown 1 chopped onion. Sprinkle with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of flour and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 jar 240 ml of clam juice and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Add 1 litre (4 cups) of chicken broth, 500 ml (2 cups) of peeled and cubed potatoes and 500 ml (2 cups) fresh or frozen corn kernels. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add 500 ml (2 cups) Cajun Shrimp and 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of 35% cream. Warm through. Season with salt and pepper. Top with bacon and serve with lemon wedges.
Shrimp and Corn Chowder