Shrimp Chowder

I love shrimp, and I love soups. This combines both loves quite well, an offers a great alternative to the usual soups and shrimp dishes.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  celery rib, minced
• 2  tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle  clam juice
• 1  medium potato, peeled and diced
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 3⁄4 cup half-and-half
• 1⁄2 lb  small fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
•  salt
•  white pepper

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, melt butter. Saute celery and shallots for 5 minutes.
2. Add clam juice, potato, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes).
3. Add half-and-half and shrimp. Simmer over low heat until shrimp are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
4. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.