Big Basil Shrimp Chowder

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Better Homes and Gardens mag.

Serves 8 people

Categories: chili, chowder, stew

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 16 oz. clam juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp in shells, peeled
  • 12 oz. frozen corn
  • 2 Tbsp. capers
  • 8 oz. mascarpone cheese

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a 4 to 6- quart Dutch oven.
  2. Add celery, onion, and green pepper; stir 5 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Stir in flour to coat.
  4. Add clam juice, water, Old Bay seasoning, and dried basil. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat.
  5. Stir in mascarpone .
  6. Serve with basil leaves and polenta.

  7. per serving 13g carb., 267 cal.

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