Simply Delicious Shrimp And Corn Chowder

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Ready, set, cook! Special edition contest entry -- made with simply potatoes diced potatoes with onions, this is a creamy, delicious shrimp and corn chowder.

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Steps

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Peel and devein shrimp.

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Rinse under cold water and set aside.

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Keep cold.

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Coat a dutch oven with cooking spray.

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Add the oil , and place over medium high heat until hot.

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Add the onion , celery , red pepper , and garlic.

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Cook until tender.

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Add the flour and cook , stirring constantly for one minute.

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Gradually add in the chicken broth , water , carrots , bay leaves , thyme , nutmeg , and white pepper.

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Bring to a boil , and cook for 10 minutes , then add the simply potatoes diced potatoes with onions.

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Cook for 10 minutes more.

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Stir in the milk , corn and hot sauce.

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Return to a boil.

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Add the shrimp , crabmeat , and cilantro.

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Cook 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink , stirring constantly.

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Remove and discard the bay leaves and serve.

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Ingredients

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fresh shrimp, olive oil flavored cooking spray, olive oil, onion, celery, red sweet bell pepper, garlic cloves, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, water, carrot, bay leaves, dried thyme, white pepper, ground nutmeg, simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, evaporated milk, salt-free cream-style corn, hot sauce, fresh crabmeat, cilantro, salt