Shrimp Chowder

Name: Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients: 12 cup salt pork, cut into small cubes; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 1 quart water, boiling; 1 cup celery, diced; 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 teaspoons salt; 14 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk; 1 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

12 cup salt pork, cut into small cubes
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 quart water, boiling
1 cup celery, diced
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons salt
14 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour

Directions

1

Fry salt pork over low heat, taking care not to scorch.
2

When crisp, strain meat out (this is good in crackling bread), add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
3

Add water and celery; simmer for 15 minutes.
4

Add potatoes and seasonings; cook until potatoes are tender, about ten minutes.
5

Add milk and shrimp; heat to scalding point.
6

Blend butter and flour together; add to soup and continue heating for 3 or 4 more minutes, stirring constantly to keep smooth.