Savory Shrimp Chowder

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 14 ounces chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 lbs frozen cooked baby shrimp, thawed and rinsed well
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Directions

  1. 1
    Place veggies in medium sauce pan. Add chicken broth (and some water, if necessary) to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Meantime, melt butter in large pan, add flour, salt and pepper. Whisk until blended.
  3. 3
    Slowly add half-and-half to butter/flour roux & whisk constantly until smooth and thickened. (Will be a fairly thick white sauce at this point - about 15 minutes).
  4. 4
    Carefully add veggies & liquid to white sauce in large pan.
  5. 5
    Add shrimp and vinegar to chowder. Heat through.
  6. 6
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7
    Top individual servings with crumbled bacon.

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