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Seasonally Delicious Pumpkin Corn Chowder with Shrimp and Pasta
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5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Corn Chowder with Shrimp

Creamy Pumpkin Corn Chowder with Shrimp is an easy and seasonal way to upgrade a family favorite. Get ready for rave reviews when you set this on the table!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chowder, Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 193kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots or may substitute minced garlic
  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned, drained
  • 1 quart (4 cups) chicken stock or broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 pounds uncooked shrimp thawed, deveined, tails removed, and rough chopped
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • teaspoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
  • ¼ cup half and half or milk
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottom Dutch oven, sautee the minced shallots in the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the corn kernels and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, and pumpkin purée to combine.
  • Add the chopped shrimp, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning
  • Reduce the heat to medium/low and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque in color.
  • Immediately stir in the half and half, lemon juice, and pasta.
  • Cover and cook on medium/low for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Spoon into bowls and serve immediately.
  • This chowder freezes beautifully in a well covered container for up to 2 months.

Notes

Tools and equipment:
chefs knife (for mincing shallots, and chopping shrimp), cutting board, Dutch oven or large covered stock pot, paring knife (for deveining shrimp, if needed), wooden spoon, can opener, measuring spoons, and measuring cups

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg