Shrimp and Corn Chowder
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cans corn
- 1 c. chicken or veg. broth
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1/2 large celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/2 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/8 c. onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 c. cooked shrimp, cubed
- 1 T corn starch
- 1/4 c. skim milk
- sea salt
- pepper
Directions
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Heat 2 T olive oil in small saucepan.
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Saute celery, carrot and onion until slightly softened.
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Do not drain veggies, pour them with any excess oil into soup pot.
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Pour one can of corn and only 1/4 cup of milk into blender.
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Puree until desired consistancy. (I like some lumps)
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Pour puree into large pot.
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Add can of whole kernel corn and broth to soup pot.
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Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
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While that is heating put corn starch into a small bowl.
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Pour in 1/2 T or so of water and stir until paste starts to form.
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Put paste and other 1/4 c. of milk into pot.
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Add shrimp and simmer 20 min. (stir often, so bottom won’t stick)