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Bowl of seafood chowder with chunks of potato, cod, and shrimp floating in creamy broth.

K.C.'s Fish and Shrimp Chowder

If you like a good seafood chowder, this one is sure to become your favorite. It is creamy, warming and comforting. Perfect for a fancy dinner or just because!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 small onions diced
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped thyme
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes cubed
  • 6 cups fish stock
  • 2 lbs cod cut into large chunks
  • 2 lbs raw peeled shrimp
  • 3 cups cream

Instructions

  • Cook 4 slices bacon in a large soup pot until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and allow to cool. Chop in small pieces and set aside.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons butter, 3 bay leaves, 1 Tablespoon chopped thyme and 3 small onions to the pot and cook until the onions are soft.
  • Add 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes and 6 cups fish stock. Bring to a boil for 12 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the 2 lbs cod and 2 lbs raw peeled shrimp. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 3 cups cream and chopped bacon. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 1195mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg
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