Seafood Chowder

Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: A wonderful soup for a special occasion or on a cold winter day.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb shrimp
• 1⁄2 lb clam
• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 20  ounces  Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
• 1⁄2 cup carrot
• 1  cup frozen corn
• 7  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 4  cups 2% low-fat milk
• 1  cup  clam juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Saute shrimp and clams in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove shrimp and clams from skillet. In same skillet add diced bacon and cook until crispy and crumbly. Add diced potatoes with onions and carrots and saute stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
2. In a large stockpot melt the remaining stick of butter. Once melted stir in the flour and mix until no lumps remain. Over medium heat add the milk and clam juice and bring to a boil stirring frequently.
3. Stir in the seafood, vegetables and spices and turn to a simmer for 30 minutes.