Simply Shrimp Chowder With Bacon

Name: Simply Shrimp Chowder With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 4 cups half-and-half; 4 whole green onions, sliced thinly, green tops reserved; 2 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion, thawed; 1/2 lb frozen shrimp (salad size); 1 cup frozen corn; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); salt

Submitted by Chef #374990

"Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: I love quick and easy dishes and this fills the bill. Equally satisfying in the cold of winter or for a summer lunch."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 8 cups
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups half-and-half
4 whole green onions, sliced thinly, green tops reserved
2 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion, thawed
¹⁄₂ lb frozen shrimp (salad size)
1 cup frozen corn
8 ounces cream cheese
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt

directions

In a 4 quart sauce pan saute bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, drain and set aside. Pour off accumulated fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon.
On medium heat, add the butter to reserved bacon fat; add white part of green onion - cook until onions soften.
Add flour to butter mixture and stir until smooth, to form a light roux.
Add 3 cups of the half and half and whisk constantly until mixture is smooth and thickens. Add potatoes.
In a blender combine the other 1 cup of half and half with cream cheese and blend until smooth. Add to soup mixture.
Stir in shrimp, corn, reserved bacon and cayenne pepper. Add salt to taste. Simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes - do not boil!
Serve topped with reserved sliced green onion tops.