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Sweet Corn and Shrimp Chowder

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • - 1 cup sweet corn fresh or frozen
  • - 1 medium onion chopped
  • - 2 carrots diced
  • - 2 celery stalks diced
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 4 cups broth chicken, vegetable, or seafood
  • - 1 cup heavy cream or non-dairy milk alternative
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 2 tablespoons butter
  • - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - Fresh herbs thyme or rosemary
  • - Optional: diced potatoes bacon, red bell peppers, jalapeño, lemon juice, chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions:
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the shrimp until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add butter and the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute, ensuring it's well combined with the vegetables.
  • Add the minced garlic and herbs, and sauté for another minute to release their flavors.
  • Deglaze the pot with a small amount of broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Pour in the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the sweet corn and any additional ingredients like potatoes or bacon if desired.
  • Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and the sautéed shrimp towards the end of the cooking time. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Finish the chowder with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness before serving.
  • Extra Tips:
  • For the best flavor, allow the chowder to simmer gently to meld the ingredients beautifully. If you're using frozen corn, there's no need to thaw it; just add it directly to the pot.
  • Feel free to adjust the creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream. For leftovers, reheat gently to maintain the chowder's texture, and consider adding a splash of broth or water if it thickens too much.