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    Home » Low Carb » Shrimp And Bacon Chowder – Keto Soup Recipe

    Published: Nov 13, 2018 · Modified: Jan 31, 2020 by Carolyn

    Shrimp And Bacon Chowder – Keto Soup Recipe

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    Hearty and rich Shrimp and Bacon Chowder, this is keto soup is pure comfort food. Full of tender shrimp and topped with crisp bacon, this is a must for chilly evenings.

    Keto Shrimp and Bacon Chowder in handled soup bowls

    Soup season is here! And I for one plan to make the most of it with plenty of keto soups and stews. Which, by the way, happens to be the title of my fourth ketogenic cookbook and it’s officially ON SALE TODAY! And this easy Shrimp Chowder is a sneak peek recipe from the book.

    Why yes, I am the crazy keto recipe lady who is cranking out the low carb cookbooks at an alarming rate. And I make no apologies for it.

    This book, though. This book is a must have because we are entering comfort food season and this is ALL COMFORT FOOD, BABY! And I want you to know how much my family and I sacrificed for your comfort.

     

     

    Top down photo of low carb shrimp chowder

    I was creating and testing keto soup recipes all through the spring and summer. Even when the mercury rose above 80 or 90 degrees, my family was eating soup for dinner. My kids would roll their eyes every day as I dished them up some hot liquid or other. I tried hard to keep the lighter, chilled soups for the summer but we did end up testing out some of the heartier ones as well. As much as we all love soup, we were not unhappy when I finally finished the manuscript.

    But a few months have passed and the weather turned very chilly here last week. And now I myself am thumbing through my book, in search tasty warm comfort food.

    You can’t go wrong with a shrimp chowder recipe full of bacon, cream, and a little cajun seasoning. Oh and some diced turnip in place of potatoes. Trust me, you won’t even notice that they aren’t the taters of your pre-keto soup days.

    How to Make Keto Shrimp Chowder

    Easy keto shrimp and bacon chowder

    Keto Soups and Stews

    So what’s in this new cookbook of mine?

    • More than 50 soup, stew and chili recipes. I admit to playing fast and loose with what counts as a stew or a soup, so I included some more exotic things like Lamb Curry, Pork Adobo, and Chicken Paprikash. They are all stewed meat recipes so I feel it’s legit. Are you going to argue with me? I thought not.
    • Three recipes for homemade broth plus my recommendations on store bought versions. Homemade is always going to be the healthiest option but I realize that’s not always practical.
    • A number of tasty Extras to go with your soup like Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks and Bacon Fat Biscuits.
    • My best tips on how to make and store soups for meal planning.
    • A section on Special Keto Substitutions for potatoes, rice, and noodles. So many great and healthy options.
    • And if you happen to be Dairy-Free, you will be happy to know that a little over 50% of the book is dairy free or dairy free option. Heck, even this delicious shrimp and bacon chowder can be made dairy free, if you care to sub coconut milk in for the heavy whipping cream!

    So what are you waiting for? Soups and Stews is officially on sale and you can grab your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. And I am told it should be out at Costco and Target very very soon!

    Order Keto Soups and Stews Cookbook

    Keto Shrimp Bacon Chowder Recipe

    Shrimp & Bacon Chowder

    Shrimp and bacon come together in a creamy, rich soup that only takes a few minutes to make. It’s weeknight comfort food! Keto recipe.
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: shrimp chowder
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 391kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 slices bacon chopped
    • 1 medium turnip cut into ½-inch cubes
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
    • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
    • Salt and pepper
    • Chopped parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving the bacon fat in the pan.
    • Add the turnip and onion to the pan and saute until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute or so. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer until the turnip is tender, about 10 minutes.
    • Stir in the cream and the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, another 3 minutes or so. Add the Cajun seasoning and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Garnish with the bacon and chopped parsley upon serving.

    Notes

    Tip: Some Cajun seasoning has a lot of added salt. Be sure to taste your soup after adding the seasoning, before you add any additional salt and pepper. Also make sure your seasoning has no added sugar or other fillers. We really like Slap Ya Mama seasoning blend. Yes, that’s really what it’s called!
    Nutrition Facts
    Shrimp & Bacon Chowder
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = about ¾ cup)
    Calories 391 Calories from Fat 287
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 31.9g49%
    Carbohydrates 5.6g2%
    Fiber 0.6g2%
    Protein 16.5g33%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Dana V says

      February 06, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      This one is going in our regular rotation.It was so fast and easy. And delicious too!
      The flavors are great. Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Cynthia Ingolia says

      January 21, 2019 at 10:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight, and it was amazing! I used fresh Gulf Louisiana shrimp, which really make it special. It was quick, easy, and very tasty! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Jenny says

      January 19, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this tonite. Even my husband ate it and the kids. Ive juat started my keto diet. Im having to adjust everything i eat around everything they eat . ive been trying to figured meals that i can do. Soups are one of my favorite soups. Esp chowders!!! I cant believe how good this was!! I was worried about the turnips but honestly it was super yummy!!! Thanks so much for sharing it!!!

      Reply
    4. Denise says

      January 17, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Made this tonight. Turned out awesome.

      Reply
    5. Patricia says

      January 14, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      Is there anything else you could use other than turnip?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 14, 2019 at 1:23 pm

        Rutabaga or daikon radish also work but turnip is the most potato like.

        Reply
        • Marcee says

          December 29, 2019 at 8:06 pm

          I used cauliflower rice and it turned out great!

          Reply
    6. Sharon Caudle says

      January 09, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      You’ve done it again!!!! I know this was in your book, but I was at work yesterday and wanted to make it last night. So luckily I found you posted it on line. Thank you!! So I found the Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning at World Market and picked the rest of the ingredients that I needed on the way home from work. this was so easy to make and OMG I think I could eat this every single day!! Sooooo GOOD!!!! I did add celery in with the onions and turnip, cause I love celery with onion in my creamy soups. But this is nothing short of flat out amazing!! I’ll be making it for my besties next week and can’t wait for them to try it with me! Thank you for your amazing recipes!!!

      Reply
    7. Mary says

      December 05, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      I was excited about this recipe for the shrimp and bacon. However I did tweak it for our Keto needs- I added a dash of turmeric as I do to every soup I make and red Swiss Chard.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 05, 2018 at 5:45 pm

        I wish I liked Chard. I know it’s good for me but it’s like beets and it tastes like dirt to me.

        Reply
    8. Patti A says

      November 19, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this is wonderful! Had it tonight with biscuits and it was a hit! Even the hubs said he never would have known the turnip wasn’t potato! Thank you for your wonderful work for all of us!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 19, 2018 at 11:16 pm

        Yay, I am so happy to hear it!

        Reply
    9. Denise McGraw says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      This looks amazing! And Slap Ya Mama is our go-to Cajun seasoning too!

      Reply
    10. Cheryl says

      November 14, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and it was so delicious! Even my set-in-his-ways shrimp scampi loving DH approved!

      I made one substitution – I didn’t have turnip so used cauliflower instead.

      Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    11. Amee says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      We got your book in the mail yesterday. I love the photography, and the wonderful variety of soups and stews. I am one of those people that orders in a restaurant if the item I want is pictured on the menu LOL. Which means I want to make every single one of your soups!

      Thank you so much for writing this cookbook, and you were right it was delivered to us at the perfect time. A special thank you to your family for doing the research during the hot months! ????????

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 14, 2018 at 9:21 am

        So happy to hear it. Enjoy!!!

        Reply
    12. jackie m says

      November 13, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      I just got done flipping/reading through your new book..Keto Soups & Stews and I love it!!! There are so many soups I want to try. In the winter I usually make a pot of soup a week, freeze one or two servings and that is my lunch or dinner each night. So many of these I will use. My old stand bys have to be rejigged to make keto and I am just too busy to do it right now. Thanks for all the work you did in this book, most of the recipes look like they will be really easy and quick to put together!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 13, 2018 at 10:14 pm

        Thanks so much, Jackie!

        Reply
    13. Erica B says

      November 13, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      So excited for this book! ???? Waiting happily for my copy to arrive, hopefully today. I just adore soups and stews. Thanks Carolyn.

      In this recipe, did you or your family find the turnip at all bitter or overwhelming to the other flavors? Turnips are usually very bitter to me, but I’ve only eaten them alone as a side dish, so not sure how they play as a soup component.

      Reply
    14. Susan says

      November 13, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I just saw the 3/4 cup serving but still how do you proportion right so each bowl get the right amount to equal the carbs and protein?

      Reply
      • Erica B says

        November 14, 2018 at 2:22 am

        Hi Susan, I suggest you count the number of shrimp in your pound before adding them to the pot, divide the total by 6 (the number of servings in the recipe), and make sure your 3/4 cup bowl of soup contains that proportionate number of shrimp. As for the turnip, bacon, and other ingredients…some things just can’t be counted exactly. I think every low-carber who enjoys soup has to come to terms with that reality at some point. It helps to remember that there is no such thing as 100% accurate carb counting. Even USDA-derived carb counts are not 100% accurate all the time. Some produce is less ripe than average, a little sweeter than average, et cetera, resulting in a slightly different composition vs the produce that was analyzed. We’re really only dealing with averages when we tabulate nutritional info.

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      • Kim says

        October 28, 2020 at 3:33 am

        Sounds good, but a servng is only 3/4 cup? How does anyone only eat 3/4 cup of soup? Lol

        Reply
    15. Susan says

      November 13, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      I have a hard time understanding how the serving size work! If it’s all in s big pot how do you know how many shrimp to give each portion. Along with the turnip and once the bacon is crumbed. I know the carbs are low in the whole recipe. Should that be all I’m really concerned about. The ingredients being ok for diabetics in the whole thing?Thanks for your help in understanding portion size.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 13, 2018 at 6:07 pm

        To be honest, you just have to eyeball it. And yes, all of the ingredients are good for diabetics. I am one.

        Reply
    16. Kris says

      November 13, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      I’m anxiously awaiting my Amazon delivery today as this book is in the box!! Our family loves soups and stews during fall and winter, so I’m sure this book will be used a lot over the coming months! I already have all of your keto cookbooks and use them often.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 13, 2018 at 1:15 pm

        Thanks so much, Kris!

        Reply
    17. Patti says

      November 13, 2018 at 9:55 am

      This could be exactly what I’ve been looking for!! Do you think clams w their juice could be substituted for the shrimp? Would I gave to add a bit of xanthan gum to thicken it a bit? Thanks!!

      Reply
    18. Jae Avenoso says

      November 13, 2018 at 9:29 am

      Perfect timing for a hearty bowl of chowder. I think “Soups & Stews” should arrive today. This might be the first recipe I try from it.

      Reply
    19. Faithe Ward says

      November 13, 2018 at 7:58 am

      I love your emails! I have your first recipe book. Is there a possibility of any of them being available as a digital pdf download? I hate having to wait for them to ship lol!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 13, 2018 at 8:37 am

        All of my published books are available as Kindle editions. You don’t need a kindle to use them, just download the kindle app.

        Reply
    20. Mary Sauers says

      November 13, 2018 at 6:46 am

      Thanks so much for the recipe–can’t wait to try it! But I think you meant 1 pound shrimp PEELED and deveined, LOL!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 13, 2018 at 8:35 am

        Uh oh, what did I say? Better go check! The truth is that I imported this from my Word doc manuscript so it must have done something funky!

        Reply
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