Jamaican Shrimp Chowder

I got this recipe from a recipe book along time ago.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  diced  yams or 1⁄4 cup sweet potato
• 1⁄4 cup zucchini, diced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, diced
• 1⁄4 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1  cup shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 12  ounces unsweetened coconut milk
• 12  ounces clam broth or 12  ounces  other  stock
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped scallions or 1⁄2 cup green onion
• 2  teaspoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. In your stock pot, melt butter and sauté the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add shrimp and sauté for a minute or two more. Add coconut milk, broth, thyme and pepper. Cook for about 1/2 hour (do not boil), then add scallions, lime juice and basil. Serve immediately.