Simply Shrimp Chowder With Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
4 cups half-and-half
4 whole green onions, sliced
2 cups simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, thawed
1/2 lb frozen shrimp ( salad size)
1 cup frozen corn
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt

Directions:

In a 4 quart sauce pan saute bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, drain and set aside. Pour off accumulated fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon.
On medium heat, add the butter to reserved bacon fat; add white part of green onion - cook until onions soften.
Add flour to butter mixture and stir until smooth, to form a light roux.
Add 3 cups of the half and half and whisk constantly until mixture is smooth and thickens. Add potatoes.
In a blender combine the other 1 cup of half and half with cream cheese and blend until smooth. Add to soup mixture.
Stir in shrimp, corn, reserved bacon and cayenne pepper. Add salt to taste. Simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes - do not boil!
Serve topped with reserved sliced green onion tops.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1114.25 Kcal (4665 kJ)
Calories from fat	766.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	85.21g	131%
Cholesterol	239.83mg	80%
Sodium	1681.72mg	70%
Potassium	838.4mg	18%
Total Carbs	66.99g	22%
Sugars	10.31g	41%
Dietary Fiber	4.23g	17%
Protein	26.01g	52%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	409.6mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.55 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.8g	131%
Cholesterol	44.46mg	80%
Sodium	311.74mg	70%
Potassium	155.41mg	18%
Total Carbs	12.42g	22%
Sugars	1.91g	41%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	17%
Protein	4.82g	52%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	25%
Iron	0.6mg	17%
Calcium	75.9mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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