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Hot shrimp chowder being ladled into four blue camping bowls on a picnic table.

Easy Shrimp Chowder Recipe

Dewayne Poynter
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If you have some fresh shrimp this quick and Easy Shrimp Chowder is a fuss-free option to make when cooking outdoors.
Preparation 5 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Ready in 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
CourseAppetizer
InfluenceGlobal
DifficultySeasoned
MethodSimmer
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cans (10 oz) cream of potato soup
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp peeled
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 8 minutes or until transparent and tender.
  • Stir in the cream of potato soup, milk, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often, for 5 minutes or just until the shrimp turn pink. 
  • Stir in cheese until melted then serve immediately.
    Tip: If the soup is too thin you can add instant potato to thicken it.