Cheddar Seafood Chowder Recipe

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Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra-special. It’s packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon makes a yummy garnish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Cheddar Seafood Chowder Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

6 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, chopped

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2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
2 medium red potatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound bay scallops
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
In the drippings, saute the celery, orange pepper and onion until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
Add the potatoes, seafood seasoning and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add shrimp and scallops; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish each serving with bacon. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 309 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 104 mg cholesterol, 981 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar Seafood Chowder in Simple & Delicious December/January 2011, p76

Scallops

A member of the bivalve mollusk family, scallops are commonly found in two groups---the sea scallop, yielding 10-20 per pound, or the much smaller bay scallop, yielding 60-90 per pound. Scallops are usually available shucked, sold fresh or frozen and range in color from pale beige to creamy pink. Scallops can be broiled, grilled, pan-fried or deep-fried and cook in a matter of minutes.

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Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by SampadaK

Very filling and delicious! My 7 yr old and 3 yr old loved it! As did The Hubs!

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by marlad98

SO yummy! Didn't have any scallops, so just used extra shrimp. So easy, but seems like you fussed. Extra-crispy bacon is perfect for garnish. Yum yum yum.