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    Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder

    Oct 31, 2022 · 24 Comments

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    This flavorful Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder is creamy, comforting, and filling all while being low-carb!

    Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder in bowl

    SOUP. We’re currently obsessed. This Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder is our latest creation and it’s delicious! We start by frying up the bacon and using the reserved bacon grease to cook the shrimp, then we add in butter (duh), onion + garlic, broth, turnips (to make it creamy!), and spices. At the end, we gave the chowder a splash of heavy cream and blended it up with an immersion blender before adding the bacon and shrimp back to the Dutch oven.

    By blending the soup you get a perfectly creamy chowder. If you’re a fan of a brothy soup you can simply skip this step. Topping the soup off with some fresh chives is the icing on the cake, um soup.

    Here are a few ways you can customize the chowder:

    • Want to make this keto bacon and shrimp chowder spicy? Add in a diced jalapeño or serrano with the onions.
    • Use cauliflower in place of turnips if you can’t find them.
    • Add sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro to the top for a Mexican-style chowder.
    • If going the Mexican route, throw in some Rotel with the onions as well (sort of like our famous Chicken Queso Soup)
    Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder in bowl

    Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder

    This flavorful Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder is creamy, comforting, and filling all while being low-carb!
    4.48 from 23 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: 30-minute, easy, keto, low carb, seafood
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 509kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices bacon
    • 1 lb 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 salt
    • 5 cups chicken bone broth
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup minced chives for topping

    Instructions

    • In a large dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
    • Add the shrimp to the pot and cook 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through, 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 1 minute until fragrant.
    • Pour in the bone broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 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.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Bacon and Shrimp Chowder
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 509 Calories from Fat 333
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 37g57%
    Saturated Fat 17g106%
    Cholesterol 371mg124%
    Sodium 2656mg115%
    Potassium 685mg20%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 32g64%
    Vitamin A 1846IU37%
    Vitamin C 46mg56%
    Calcium 239mg24%
    Iron 4mg22%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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    Comments

    1. sarah says

      October 24, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Patricia Prudhomme says

        March 03, 2023 at 8:05 pm

        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!

        Reply
    2. Christine Goodridge says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:11 am

      Hello! This recipe sounds amazing! Any way to reduce the carb count by substituting radishes for turnips? Thank you for all that you do!

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      October 28, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      Is there anything you can recommend as a substitute for turnips? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alex Lester says

        November 14, 2019 at 8:27 pm

        You could try cauliflower or radish!

        Reply
      • Patricia Prudhomme says

        March 03, 2023 at 8:10 pm

        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.

        Reply
    4. Pam Pavlick says

      January 02, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      I'm not familiar with chicken bone broth. Can you purchase this or does it have to be home made.

      Reply
      • castironketoadmin says

        January 12, 2020 at 5:51 pm

        You can purchase bone broth at most grocers. Pacific Foods is our go-to.

        Reply
    5. Amy says

      January 02, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      How many quarts constitutes a “large” Dutch oven? Thanks!

      Reply
      • castironketoadmin says

        January 12, 2020 at 5:51 pm

        5-quart

        Reply
    6. Paul says

      January 22, 2020 at 3:32 am

      4 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Brandie says

        January 20, 2021 at 4:18 pm

        maybe a little xanthum gum?

        Reply
    7. Stacy says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      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 😟

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        May 18, 2020 at 8:32 pm

        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!

        Reply
    8. Brandie says

      January 20, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      What type of shrimp are you using?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        January 22, 2021 at 6:36 pm

        We like wild-caught pink shrimp but any type you like best will work!

        Reply
    9. Lo says

      March 02, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      What do we do with oil the bacon releases before we add the shrimp to pot?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        March 03, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        Leave it in the pot as that's what you'll sear the shrimp with.

        Reply
    10. Dozer says

      March 03, 2021 at 12:03 am

      4 stars
      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....

      Reply
    11. Shannen Rush says

      March 30, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      Can you use Broccoli for the turnips instead?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        March 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        No, they are not similar at all. Broccoli also wouldn't jive with the flavors in this soup.

        Reply
    12. Kate says

      October 21, 2022 at 11:41 pm

      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.

      Reply
    13. Wendy says

      December 06, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      Would this be good for meal prep and reheated?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        December 08, 2022 at 5:49 pm

        Hi Wendy, personally, I don't find leftover shrimp to be the greatest and the bacon gets a bit soggy.

        Reply

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