Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Slow Cooker Louisiana Shrimp Chowder
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ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons butter
2 cans (12 ounce size) evaporated milk
2 cans (10.75 ounce size) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2 cans (10.75 ounce size) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (11 ounce size) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package (3 ounce size) cream cheese, cubed
directions
In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender.
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the onion mixture, milk, soups, corn, Creole seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
Stir in shrimp and cream cheese. Cook 30 minutes longer or until shrimp are heated through and cheese is melted. Stir to blend.
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cgiesler
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reviews & comments
October 22, 2013
Good creamy texture. Makes a ton of soup. My crock was completely full.