QUICK SHRIMP CHOWDER

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I tend to be a purist and I'm not too keen on any recipe that starts with "cream of". However, this recipe, from Southern Living, is really good. My husband loves it and all my friends have asked for the recipe. Try it and see if you agree.

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
3 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled and cut into pieces
1 cup monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat, add onion and saute 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in cream of potato soup, milk and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp, reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until shrimp turns pink.
  • Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Serve with oyster crackers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.2, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 337.2, Sodium 1774.1, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 51

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