Easy Shrimp, Potato and Cheese Chowder Recipe

"I normally don't like recipes made with "Cream of - Soup," But, I do admit, this is really good. This was in a cookbook at one of those 'checkout aisles,' and it is a tasty soup. I added a few herbs, spices, and vegetables to make it my own; but overall, it is a very easy and quick recipe. Now-a-days, you can get some pretty good deals on shrimp; so, just watch for the sales, fresh or frozen will work for this - but you want uncooked shrimp. I serve this traditionally with the oysters crackers and a bit of hot sauce on the side."

Original is 5 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (535.8 g)
Calories 991.7
Total Fat - 56.5 g
Saturated Fat - 20.4 g
Cholesterol - 270.8 mg
Sodium - 2202.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 79.7 g
Dietary Fiber - 9.3 g
Sugars - 1.9 g
Protein - 43.5 g
Calcium - 474.1 mg
Iron - 3 mg
Vitamin C - 53.5 mg
Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Base ... Add the butter to a large pot and bring to medium heat. Add the onion, leek and garlic and saute for 5-7 minutes until tender. Then add the broth, soup, milk, sherry, pinch of cayenne, chives, and bring to a light boil. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.

Step 2

Shrimp and Cheese ... Add the shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, gently mix to until the cheese is melted.