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Shrimp and Bacon Corn Chowder

Rich and creamy shrimp and bacon corn chowder with fresh veggies and flavors so bold and tasty you'll want to eat this soup all year round!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lices Bacon chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 pound large shrimp de-veined and tails removed
  • 1 ounce can corn drained
  • ½ cup sliced carrots
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes quartered, (pieces should be no bigger than 1 inch max)
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half, (see note)

Instructions

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  1. Add bacon to a large pot and cook over medium-high heat for 4-8 minutes until crisp. Transfer to a towel-lined plate and set aside.
  2. Add garlic and shrimp to pot and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until garlic is fragrant and begins to brown and shrimp turns opaque.
  3. Add corn, carrots, celery, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, potatoes, and chicken/vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir in bacon and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme and cracked black pepper, and serve.

Notes

  • Use half and half for a lighter alternative to the heavy cream. End result will not be quite as rich or as creamy, but still completely delicious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 310mg (103%) Sodium 2199mg (92%) Potassium 920mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3271IU (65%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 276mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 310mg 103%
Sodium 2199mg 92%
Potassium 920mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3271IU 65%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 276mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.