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Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon

As a stay-at-home parent, I’ve found that finding the right balance between taking care of the kids and finding time to make a delicious dinner can be a challenge. Which is why I was so excited to find this recipe for Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon! It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to make, filling, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

The best part about this recipe is that it only takes about 30 minutes to make. The ingredients are simple and easy to find, so you won’t have to make an extra trip to the grocery store. You’ll need:

• 2 tablespoons of butter

• 1 large onion, diced

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 8 ounces of bacon, diced

• 4 cups of vegetable broth

• 2 cups of corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• ½ cup of heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Start by melting the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Then add the bacon and cook until it’s crisp and golden brown. Add the vegetable broth, corn kernels, shrimp, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through. Finally, stir in the heavy cream until combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed with salt and pepper. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers. Yum!

This Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon is sure to become an instant favorite in your family. It’s easy enough for busy weeknights but still packed with flavor from the shrimp, bacon, vegetables, herbs, and cream. And it’s so much better than your typical canned soup or frozen dinner! Plus it only takes 30 minutes start to finish – perfect for those nights when you don’t have much time but still want something delicious on the table.

One final tip: if you have any leftovers (which you probably will!), they taste even better when reheated! So go ahead – double up on this recipe next time you make it so you can enjoy it twice as much!

I remember when I first tried this recipe a few months ago – my husband was skeptical at first but after one bite he was sold! We love making this chowder together now – it brings us both back to our childhoods when our mothers would make us something similar (but not quite as good!). It’s recipes like these that remind us why we both decided to become stay-at-home parents in the first place: so we can give our kids delicious meals that also bring us back to happier times from our own pasts.