Shrimp and Corn Chowder
The subtle mellow flavor of leeks lingers in the background of this creamy chowder chockfull of shrimp, clams, potatoes, and corn.

Ingredients
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen Parmesan garlic bread*
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 small leeks*, trimmed, cleaned, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces (about 3/4 cup)
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1 package (1 pound) refrigerated saute-ready roasted onion-flavored cubed potatoes* (see Note)
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1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice*
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1 can (6 ounces) chopped clams*
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1 medium-size ear)* OR: 1 can (10 ounces) corn kernels, drained
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2 cups half-and-half*
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1/2 cup milk
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 pound small shrimp*, cut in half
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3 tablespoons chopped parsley*
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon liquid hot-pepper sauce (optional)
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake bread according to package directions.
2.
Melt butter in large saucepan over high heat. Add leeks; reduce heat to medium-high; cook, stirring, until very soft but not browned, 6 minutes.
3.
Add potatoes and their seasoning packet to saucepan; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add clam juice and juice from can of clams. Stir in corn kernels and half-and-half. Bring to a bare simmer.
4.
Meanwhile, whisk milk and cornstarch in small cup. Once soup is barely simmering, stir in milk mixture, chopped clams and shrimp; simmer until shrimp are white throughout and chowder thickens slightly, 3 minutes. Stir in parsley, black pepper and pepper sauce, if using. Serve with bread.
Note
Look in refrigerator section of your supermarket for the potatoes. You can substitute 1 pound potatoes, peeled, cubed, parboiled and seasoned with salt and pepper.
*To make sure you're express-lane bound, you'll only need to buy 9 items max, asterisked on the ingredient lists above. A serving of each recipe constitutes an entire meal; you don't need side dishes. Keep this in mind when evaluating the nutrition info provided.
Nutrition information
Calories 393, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 854 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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