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Shrimp Chowder

A creamy chowder perfectly seasoned with marjoram and nutmeg.

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Dietary Interests: High Protein , Low Calorie

Allergens: Dairy , Shellfish

Yield:

3 servings (1 l)

Total Time:

31 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

3 servings (1 l)

Total Time:

31 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

3 servings (1 l)

Total Time:

31 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) light butter spread, optional
  • 1 (40 g) celery stalk
  • ¼ small (30 g) onion
  • 1 small (50 g) carrot
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth [or vegetable broth]
  • ½ pound (225 g) shrimp
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk [or cashew milk]

Directions

  1. Place butter, celery, onion, carrot, marjoram, nutmeg, fresh lemon juice, and chicken broth into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase speed to Variable 4.
  3. Blend for 10 seconds.
  4. Pour into a 4-quart pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp is no longer pink. Add milk and maintain temperature. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

  • Using lower speeds allows you to get a rough texture by chopping the ingredients.  The chowder can be puréed to make into a bisque.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) light butter spread, optional
  • 1 (40 g) celery stalk
  • ¼ small (30 g) onion
  • 1 small (50 g) carrot
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth [or vegetable broth]
  • ½ pound (225 g) shrimp
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk [or cashew milk]

Directions

  1. Place butter, celery, onion, carrot, marjoram, nutmeg, fresh lemon juice, and chicken broth into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase speed to Variable 4.
  3. Blend for 10 seconds.
  4. Pour into a 4-quart pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp is no longer pink. Add milk and maintain temperature. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

  • Using lower speeds allows you to get a rough texture by chopping the ingredients.  The chowder can be puréed to make into a bisque.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) light butter spread, optional
  • 1 (40 g) celery stalk
  • ¼ small (30 g) onion
  • 1 small (50 g) carrot
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth [or vegetable broth]
  • ½ pound (225 g) shrimp
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk [or cashew milk]

Directions

  1. Place butter, celery, onion, carrot, marjoram, nutmeg, fresh lemon juice, and chicken broth into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase speed to Variable 4.
  3. Blend for 10 seconds.
  4. Pour into a 4-quart pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp is no longer pink. Add milk and maintain temperature. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

  • Using lower speeds allows you to get a rough texture by chopping the ingredients.  The chowder can be puréed to make into a bisque.