CAJUN SHRIMP POTATO CHOWDER

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This creamy full-flavored soup is as perfect for company as it is for the family. If you make the chowder ahead, reheat, then add the spinach just before serving.

Provided by Potato Goodness

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood Shrimp Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 ½ pounds cubed red potatoes
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, saute 5 minutes. Add potato, chicken broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Gradually add milk to flour, whisking until smooth. Add to soup, stirring well. Cook 10 minutes over medium low heat or until thickened. Add shrimp and spinach and cook for several minutes more until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 390.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g