Cheater Almost Instant Creamy Seafood Chowder
Whip up a comforting bowl of Cheater Almost Instant Creamy Seafood Chowder in just 30 minutes! This quick and easy recipe combines the rich, velvety texture of classic chowder with the convenience of frozen seafood and diced hash brown potatoes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Bursting with the briny flavors of shrimp, scallops, and fish, and infused with the warm spices of Old Bay seasoning, this hearty soup is further elevated by sweet bursts of corn and a touch of heavy cream for irresistible creaminess. Top it off with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread for a meal that feels decadent yet requires minimal effort. Perfect for seafood lovers, this one-pot dish is a cozy, crowd-pleasing option that’s as quick to make as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1.5 pounds Frozen mixed seafood, thawed (shrimp, scallops, and fish)
- 2 cups Frozen diced hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup Canned corn, drained
- 1 cup Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or other seafood seasoning)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 loaf Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste. This will help thicken the chowder.
Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, whisking as you pour to avoid lumps.
Add the thawed mixed seafood, frozen hash brown potatoes, and canned corn to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Season the chowder with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is cooked through, the potatoes are tender, and the soup has thickened slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half). Let the chowder warm through without boiling, about 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Ladle the chowder into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve with crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 133.2 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 742 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 9106 mg | 396% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.4 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 194.5 g | 389% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 656 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4126 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
