Shrimp and Corn Chowder
1 lb. shrimp chopped into bite sized pieces 3 c. frozen corn 1 stick salted butter 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1 1/2 c. chicken broth 5 drops stevia (or 2 tsp. sugar) 2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp paprika 3 stalks celery, chopped 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper salt and pepper to taste Optional Garnishes: avocado slices, minced chive, crumbled bacon Melt butter in a deep saucepan and saute onion, green pepper and celery until tender. Stir in thyme, paprika, red pepper, and stevia (or sugar). Add 1 1/2 c. chicken broth and bring to simmer. Add 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half). Blend 1 1/2 cups of the corn with 1 cup of heavy cream in a blender or food processor, and add to simmering pot. Stir in thawed shrimp and remaining 1 1/2 c. corn. When shrimp is pink, turn off heat and ladle into bowls. Top with garnishes of your choice. Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. …