Cajun Shrimp Potato Chowder

Cajun Shrimp Potato Chowder

Cajun Shrimp Potato Chowder

Potatoes USA
This creamy full-flavored soup using red potatoes will be a crowd pleaser and family favorite. If you make the chowder ahead, reheat, then add the spinach just before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ Pounds Alsum red potatoes cubed
  • ½ Cup Onion chopped
  • 1 Pound Medium shrimp
  • 1 ½ Cups Fresh spinach chopped
  • ½ Cup Red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 Cups Reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¾ Teaspoon Dry mustard
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 Cups 2% milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour

Instructions

  • 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. Makes 6 servings.