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Dinner for 4

Shrimp Chowder

$16.79for 435 minServes 4

This creamy chowder simmers potatoes and vegetables before adding shrimp, cream, herbs, and parsley for a warm meal.

Shrimp Chowder with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical0.5 oz$0.20Typical price
Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical0.15 lb$0.17Typical price
Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical0.3 lb$0.39Typical price
Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical0.25$0.43Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Broth, 29 oz$0.07/oz typical29 oz$2.03Typical price
Potatoes, 0.9 lb$0.99/lb typical0.9 lb$0.87Typical price
Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical1 lb$7.99Typical price
Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical8.25 oz$1.83Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$16.79

Swaps

  • Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 35 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$$typical cost tier

AmericanFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$4.20 per serving$16.79 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 russet potatoes
  • 1 lb raw shrimp
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook chopped carrot, onion, celery, and garlic for 6 minutes.
  2. Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, broth, and diced potatoes, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until pink and firm or 145 F inside.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 3 minutes without boiling.
  5. Remove the bay leaves, stir in the parsley, and serve hot.

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