If you're a seafood lover, there's nothing better than a hearty bowl of chowder. This seafood chowder recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor, making it the perfect choice for a cozy night in.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, and clams)
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of corn kernels
Instructions:
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the bacon fat and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture and stir until combined.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes and corn to the pot and cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the mixed seafood to the pot and cook until the seafood is cooked through.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chowder hot, garnished with the crispy bacon and a sprinkle of thyme.