Creamy Delicious Seafood Chowder

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This is so beautiful! peeling the potatoes is optional...your preference. add some french bread and a salad and you have a meal! it can also be prepared and frozen for future use! freeze in airtight container, then thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours. place in a saucepan and cook over low heat until heated thoroughly....stir often! adapted from southern living.

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Steps

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Peel and devien shrimp.

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Set aside.

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Coat a dutch oven with cooking spray.

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

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Add onion , celery , red pepper , and garlic.

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Cook until tender.

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Add flour and cook , stirring contatnly , one minute.

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Gradually add in chicken broth , water and next 5 ingredients.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , and simmer uncovered , stirring often for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

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Stir in milk , corn and hot sauce.

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Return to a boil.

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Add shrimp and crabmeat.

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

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Remove and discard bay leaves.

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Ingredients

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