Keto Shrimp and Bacon Chowder

Keto Shrimp and Bacon Chowder is a wonderfully creamy low carb soup full of shrimp and spices. Ready in under 30 minutes for a crazy delicious weeknight meal.

Ordinarily chowders are thickened with some type of starch which makes them carb-laden and really heavy. But you can still get the creaminess of a chowder and keep the carbs at bay.

This low carb soup isn’t as thick as a traditional chowder but it is plenty creamy and rich with the addition of heavy cream. You can make this chowder even more hearty by adding some cauliflower florets or diced turnips.

Keto Shrimp and Bacon Chowder is a simple recipe that comes together really quickly. Start by frying some chopped bacon in a Dutch oven. While it cooks, you can get your other ingredients ready.

Once crispy, you’ll set the bacon aside and leave about 1 1/2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the Dutch oven. Use the bacon grease to saute some onion and celery. When it is soft, add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Next add smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, chicken or shrimp stock, heavy cream, and salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce down a little. Finally, add the shimp and let them cook for a few minutes and you are ready to dish it up.

More Keto Recipes:

• Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup
• Keto Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

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Keto Shrimp and Bacon Chowder

Keto Shrimp and Bacon Chowder is a wonderfully creamy low carb soup full of shrimp and spices. Ready in under 30 minutes for a crazy delicious weeknight meal.

Course Soup

Cuisine Southern

Keyword shrimp chowder

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 3 cups shrimp stock or chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• sliced green onion
• 1 pound medium to large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

1. Chop bacon and cook it in a Dutch oven until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. Pour off all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Add onion and celery and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook another minute.

4. Add paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, chicken broth, and heavy cream.

   Note: I add about 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper.

5. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to let some of the liquid evaporate so that the flavors concentrate.

6. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. They will continue to cook in the hot liquid so be sure you do not overcook them.

7. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon and green onion.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Shrimp and Bacon Chowder

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 Calories from Fat 351

% Daily Value*

Fat 39g60%

Saturated Fat 19g119%

Cholesterol 297mg99%

Sodium 1252mg54%

Potassium 316mg9%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 1141IU23%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 191mg19%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional info is provided as a guide only and can vary based on brands of products used, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.

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