Rich Shrimp Chowder
Recipe: #19896
July 03, 2015
Categories: Shrimp New England, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Sugar-Free, Wine, more
"Made this tonight and my husband even had seconds, which he rarely does!! Prep time does not include cooking the potatoes."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (363 g)
- Calories 545.2
- Total Fat - 41.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 23.9 g
- Cholesterol - 207.2 mg
- Sodium - 1081.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 18.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2 g
- Sugars - 2.7 g
- Protein - 24.5 g
- Calcium - 247.2 mg
- Iron - 1.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 6.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large saucepan, saute celery and onions in butter.
Step 2
Add cream cheese cubes, half & half and chicken stock. Stir over low heat until cream cheese in completely melted. (You may need to use a wire whisk)
Step 3
Add potatoes, shrimp, white wine (or white grape juice w/white wine vinegar), salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally (don't let it boil). Stir in crumbled bacon bits.
Step 4
Ladle out in bowls and snip some of the fresh dill on top for garnish.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the cream cheese, use a block of cream cheese instead of pre-packaged cream cheese in a tub.
- When selecting the shrimp, opt for peeled and deveined shrimp for convenience.
- Instead of cream cheese, use Greek yogurt for a lighter chowder. The benefit of this substitution is that it reduces the amount of fat and calories in the dish, while still providing a creamy texture.
- Instead of bacon bits, use cooked and crumbled turkey bacon. The benefit of this substitution is that it reduces the amount of fat and cholesterol in the dish, while still adding a smoky flavor.
Vegan Shrimp Chowder Replace butter with vegan margarine, cream cheese with vegan cream cheese, half and half with coconut milk, chicken stock with vegetable stock, bacon bits with vegan bacon bits, and shrimp with vegan shrimp.
Garlic Bread - This classic side dish will complement the rich flavors of the shrimp chowder. The garlic bread will add a nice crunch to the meal and will help to balance out the creamy texture of the chowder.
Coleslaw: Coleslaw is a great accompaniment to the shrimp chowder. It has a light and crunchy texture that will provide a nice contrast to the creamy soup. The acidic flavor of the coleslaw will also help to balance out the richness of the chowder.
FAQ
Q: How long do I need to cook the potatoes for?
A: The potatoes should be cooked until just tender, about 10-15 minutes. However, the exact time will depend on the size and type of potatoes you are using.
Q: What is the best way to store potatoes?
A: Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator as this can cause them to develop a sweet taste. Additionally, they should be stored in a paper bag or a mesh bag to allow for air circulation.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The use of cream cheese in chowders is believed to have originated in the 1800s in the United States, when cream cheese was first produced commercially. It was popularized by celebrity chef James Beard in the 1950s.
Fun Fact 2: Shrimp is one of the most popular seafoods in the world, and it has been enjoyed by people for centuries. In fact, archaeological evidence suggests that the ancient Greeks and Romans ate shrimp as early as the 5th century BC.