Shrimp and Corn Chowder: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious creamy shrimp and corn chowder enriched with turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in corn, then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add shrimp, cooking until they turn pink.
- Pour in heavy cream, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier chowder, add diced jalapeños.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with crab or lobster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Corn Chowder, Easy Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon, Soup Recipes