Leafing through a recent Better Homes and Gardens magazine, I saw this recipe for Shrimp and Corn Chowder and thought, “Oh, I want some!” I was heading to the grocery store so added the ingredients needed to my shopping list.
It is delicious and both my husband and I commented how we liked the crunchy celery and corn!
Well, the small grocery store I went to did not have clam juice or mascarpone but that didn’t deter this queen of substitutions from forging ahead and making this yummy chowder for our supper.
Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 large red onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 green sweet pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 32-oz chicken broth OR 2 cups water plus 2 8 ounce bottles clam juice
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay® seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1 pound large shrimp in shells, peeled (original recipe calls for 1.5-lbs) I used frozen
- 1 12 ounce package frozen whole kernel corn
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 8 ounce container mascarpone cheese (I used a block of cream cheese, cut into small pieces so it melts easily into hot soup)
- a couple squirts of Sriracha hot chili sauce (optional)
- 2 Tbs. sherry (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- salt & pepper, if desired
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and sweet pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in flour until coated; cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, Bay seasoning, and basil. Bring to boil; reduce heat.
Stir in shrimp, corn, and capers. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with fresh basil, if desired.
RECIPE NOTES:
Another time I will make this recipe using the clam juice to see how it tastes, but we honestly liked it a lot made with the chicken broth. The two of us polished it off in just two days and as I type this, I am wishing for another bowlful 😉 I think the container of mascarpone, or even whipped cream cheese, would melt easier into the soup, but it all came together nicely with the substitutions I made.
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Looks and sounds delish! I've had the flu recently and soup hit the spot. Just wish I'd had this to try. 🙂
xo
Pat
We love corn chowder but never put shrimp in it. It looks delicious, I may have to try it!
My 16 year old would love this. Since I don't buy meat anymore, I conceded to doing shrimp dishes for him at least a couple of times a week. I have a feeling I could veganize this and he would never know the difference. 🙂 Best wishes, Tammy
Looks yum!
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Oh my goodness! It is 8:30pm and this still looks so delicious to me. Almost makes me want to head to the grocery store myself:). I must try this. Thank you!
This looks scrumptious. The neighbor that lives 2 doors down was making this same soup on Thursday. I must see what she thought of it. It looks wonderful to me.