This flavorful Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder is creamy, comforting, and filling all while being low-carb! Perfect for dinner or as a warming lunch, this low-carb shrimp soup keeps your keto goals on track without compromising on taste. Packed with healthy ingredients like turnips and bone broth, it's a must-try for fans of keto shrimp recipes for dinner. Let’s dive into the recipe!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🍤 Ingredients for this keto bacon and shrimp chowder recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto bacon and shrimp chowder?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing this Shrimp and Bacon Chowder takes only 30 minutes. Cook bacon until crispy and set it aside. Cook the shrimp and set it aside as well. Sauté onions, garlic, and spices. Add turnips and broth, then simmer until tender. Blend the soup, add cream, and serve topped with bacon, shrimp, and chives.
Chef's note
Get creative and make this recipe your own! Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top for an extra layer of richness. You can also experiment with garnishing the chowder with a drizzle of chili oil or a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a touch of smoky heat.
For more inspiration check out our Seafood recipe.
🍤 Ingredients for this keto bacon and shrimp chowder recipe
Let's make some keto seafood chowder with the following ingredient list!
Ingredient substitutions
Don't fret if you're missing an ingredient! We've got you covered with some fantastic ingredient substitutions:
Additional ingredients
Elevate the flavors of this low-carb soup by adding some optional keto-friendly ingredients:
Cooking tools required
To make this Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder Recipe, you will need the following tools:
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How to make Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients required for this recipe.
- Thinly slice onion, mince garlic, dice turnips, and chop chives.
Cooking instructions
- Over medium heat, cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until cooked; remove and set aside.
- Add the butter to the pot. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
- Add in the turnips and spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the bone broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the turnip is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup in the pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Divide between bowls and top with bacon, shrimp, and chives. Serve immediately.
Chef's pro tip
One thing to avoid when cooking this keto shrimp chowder is adding heavy cream too early. It's best to add it towards the end, just before serving; this ensures a velvety, luscious texture that elevates your chowder.
What to serve with keto bacon and shrimp chowder?
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Allow the chowder to cool to room temperature before storing, then transfer it to an airtight glass container or individual portion-sized containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Note: Don't freeze the shrimp chowder, as freezing changes the texture and flavor of the soup.
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder is perfect for various occasions, from cozy nights to gatherings with loved ones. Indulge in each spoonful and enjoy the satisfaction of a healthy lifestyle.
Looking for more mouthwatering keto soup recipes? Check out these recipes:
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 pound shrimp
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ cups diced turnips
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 5 cups chicken bone broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup minced chives for topping
Instructions
- Over medium heat, cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until cooked; remove and set aside.
- Add the butter to the pot. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
- Add in the turnips and spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the bone broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the turnip is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup in the pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Divide between bowls and top with bacon, shrimp, and chives. Serve immediately.
Karen says
I followed the recipe (cauliflower) but added two links of andouille sausage cut into bite size pieces. I added this with the shrimp after simmering the cauliflower and blending with an emersion blender. Absolutely delicious! I’m definitely keeping this recipe.
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Karen,
Thanks so much for sharing your twist on the recipe! The andouille sausage sounds like a great addition. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed it and plan to make it again!
Wendy says
Would this be good for meal prep and reheated?
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Wendy, personally, I don't find leftover shrimp to be the greatest and the bacon gets a bit soggy.
Kate says
I made this for dinner tonight and the soup is amazing!!! I used a peppered bacon so that kicked up the spiciness a bit however I reduced the Cajun seasoning to 1/2 tablespoon. I planned ahead for the carb count so very satisfied with my food intake today.
Shannen Rush says
Can you use Broccoli for the turnips instead?
Cast Iron Keto says
No, they are not similar at all. Broccoli also wouldn't jive with the flavors in this soup.
Dozer says
Sadly, this was not a hit with our family. Found it to be thin and needing some flavor enhancement that despite our conversation, we couldn’t identify. While cooking, had already added extra garlic and then salt but it just didn’t help. Not for us....
Lo says
What do we do with oil the bacon releases before we add the shrimp to pot?
Cast Iron Keto says
Leave it in the pot as that's what you'll sear the shrimp with.
Brandie says
What type of shrimp are you using?
Cast Iron Keto says
We like wild-caught pink shrimp but any type you like best will work!
Stacy says
What size shrimp did you use for this? I just learned that shrimp come in different sizes. I am not accustomed to working with shrimp. It is new to me. Just bought one that looked good from the fish counter but now I’m worried that they will be too big for a chowder 😟
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Stacy! We used large shrimp in this recipe but really, any size shrimp will work. If you fear that yours are too big you can simply give them a rough chop before cooking. Hope this helps!
Paul says
Made it tonight. Not sure if it's my brand of cajun seasoning, but I think next time I'm skipping the salt. Also, do you have any tips for thickening it? Mine turned out a little runny.
Brandie says
maybe a little xanthum gum?
Amy says
How many quarts constitutes a “large” Dutch oven? Thanks!
castironketoadmin says
5-quart
Pam Pavlick says
I'm not familiar with chicken bone broth. Can you purchase this or does it have to be home made.
castironketoadmin says
You can purchase bone broth at most grocers. Pacific Foods is our go-to.
Lisa says
Is there anything you can recommend as a substitute for turnips? Thanks!
Alex Lester says
You could try cauliflower or radish!
Debra Lynch says
It was awesome! Making it again today!
Patricia Prudhomme says
I have used rutabaga to sub for turnips. They don't have as strong of a flavor as turnips. I have also used chayote squash.
Hope this helps.
Christine Goodridge says
Hello! This recipe sounds amazing! Any way to reduce the carb count by substituting radishes for turnips? Thank you for all that you do!
sarah says
This is a quintessential chowder. However, is there a suggestion for a good dairy replacement. My daughter has a medical condition that eliminates dairy and gluten from her diet. She is doing very well on the Keto/ lowcarb diet but need to be dairy free.
Thank you for any ideas.
Patricia Prudhomme says
I use canned coconut milk for most of my replacements for heavy cream and it works well. And I don't taste the coconut. Hope this helps. I think I will make some this weekend!