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.
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
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Chop bacon and cook it in a Dutch oven until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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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.
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Add garlic and cook another minute.
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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.
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Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to let some of the liquid evaporate so that the flavors concentrate.
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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.
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Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon and green onion.