Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

This Shrimp Corn Chowder is a flavorful and comforting soup that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp and tender veggies in creamy seasoned broth is the perfect way to enjoy a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner anytime the seafood cravings hit!   

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Tone’s rosemary, garlic seasoning

2 teaspoons butter

3 stalks celery, thinly sliced

2 bunches scallions, chopped

3 cups diced potatoes

3 cups corn

3 sprigs thyme

2 bay leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 quart low-fat milk

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Hot sauce, for drizzling

Directions

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.

Stir in the celery, scallions, potatoes and corn.

Add the thyme, Tone’s rosemary, garlic seasoning, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.

Stir in the flour until incorporated, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the milk, then cover and bring to a boil.

Uncover, reduce the heat to medium low and gently simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.

Remove from the heat.

Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.

Transfer one-third of the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, then return to the pot.

Return to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 4 minutes.

Season with salt. If the soup is too thick, stir in up to 1 cup water. Divide among bowls and drizzle with hot sauce. Enjoy

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Shrimp and Corn Chowder