Hearty Shrimp Chowder

Name: Hearty Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 strips bacon finely chopped; 2 stalks celery finely chopped; 1 carrot finely chopped; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 large potato peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 10 1/2 ounces corn kernels canned, drained; 9 ounces smoked cod skinned, chopped; 9 ounces shrimp small, uncooked, peeled; 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
2 strips bacon finely chopped
2 stalks celery finely chopped
1 carrot finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
1 large potato peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
10 1/2 ounces corn kernels canned, drained
9 ounces smoked cod skinned, chopped
9 ounces shrimp small, uncooked, peeled
1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute bacon, celery, carrot and onion 2-3 mins, until onion is tender.
2

Add potato and cook, stirring, 1 min. Mix in 2 cups water and the bay leaf. Season to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 10 mins. Remove bay leaf.
3

In a small bowl, blend flour with a little of the milk to form a smooth paste. Blend into pan with remaining milk, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens.
4

Add corn, cod and shrimp. Season to taste and simmer 4-5 mins. Top with parsley and serve.