Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 stalk celery
  • 1 large russet potato
  • 1 qt. lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 bottle clam juice
  • 2 c. corn kernels
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 12 oz. deveined shrimp
  • 1 c. reduced-fat milk
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 4 whole-grain dinner rolls

Method

  • In 6-quart saucepot, heat oil on medium.
  • Add onion, celery, and potato.
  • Cook 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Add broth and clam juice.
  • Heat to boiling on high.
  • Cover partially; boil 10 to 15 minutes or until potato is very tender, stirring often.
  • With hand blender (or in batches in blender), puree mixture until smooth.
  • Add corn, thyme, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat to simmering on medium.
  • Simmer 5 minutes, stirring.
  • To pot, add shrimp and milk.
  • Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp just turn opaque, stirring occasionally.
  • Divide chowder among 4 bowls.
  • Top each with tomato; garnish with thyme.
  • Serve with whole-grain rolls.