Spicy Shrimp Chowder

"I love chowders, shrimp and spice, so what is not to like about this soup. I like to add a dollop of my "house salsa", which is a mixture of habeneros and chipotles in adobo sauce. It is also in this cookbook. Be careful though, it is really hot, but lots of flavor."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large soup pot, fry bacon over medium heat, until browned. Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
  • Sauté onion, celery, chiles, and garlic for 5 minutes or until limp. Add chicken broth and potatoes to the soup pot.
  • Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Transfer soup to blender, and puree until smooth. Put pureed soup back in soup pot.
  • Stir in shrimp, cilantro, and bacon. Bring the soup to a simmer.
  • Simmer until shrimp are bright pink. Do not overcook. Season with salt and pepper.

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