Easy Shrimp Chowder

Name: Easy Shrimp Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 medium onions, sliced; 2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Dash seafood seasoning, optional; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, drained; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

This is easily my family's favorite chowder. The recipe is quite simple to make and doesn't need to simmer for long.

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, sliced
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash seafood seasoning, optional
1-1/2 cups milk
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, drained
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onions, water, salt and seafood seasoning if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the milk, evaporated milk and cheese; heat until cheese is melted. Add the shrimp, butter and parsley; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 268 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp Chowder in Country Extra May 2005

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hector3918

Nov 30, 2012

The recipe was a little thin and it needed more flavor. I would add more garlic the next time I make it. With a few tweaks it's a great recipe
LegalSec

Apr 12, 2011

Very good soup, except I did change a few things. I added celery with the potatoes and onions, did not use the seafood seasoning. Instead of velveeta, I used 4 ounces of lite cream cheese. I also added some dillweed, red pepper flakes and black pepper for spice. I also added a fresh chopped tomato and about a cup of fresh sliced spinach. I also used a little corn starch and water to thicken it up, a little too loose for a chowder.