QUICK SHRIMP CHOWDER

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Pretty pink shrimp and green parsley dot this golden chowder. It's a rich and satisfying first course or main meal. -Anne Bennett, Hockessin, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large onions, cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
2 pounds uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender (do not drain). Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. , In a large saucepan over low heat, heat milk. Stir in cheese until melted (do not boil). Add to potato mixture; heat through (do not boil). Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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