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Dairy Free Shrimp and Clam Chowder
Cube or slice bacon. Finely chop onion and celery (I used food processor to save time!).
Grab a large bowl and fill with cold water. Peel potatoes and place into water. Cut each potato into 1/2" cubes and place back in water until ready to use.
Peel and devein shrimp and cut into 1" pieces. Scrub clams and place in a bowl with ice until ready to use.
Heat a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add bacon and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of water. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until water is evaporated and bacon begins to brown.
Add butter (or olive oil), onion, celery and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Drain cubed potatoes from cold water and add to pot along with bay leaves and shrimp stock. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 18 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Remove bay leaves and discard. Transfer 2 cups of (mostly) potatoes and broth to a blender. Combine with 1 cup coconut milk until completely smooth and set aside.
Bring broth back to a boil. Once boiling, add whole clams in shells, shrimp pieces and clam meat. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook 2 to 3 minutes until clams are opened and shrimp is pink.
Remove from heat and slowly pour in potato-coconut milk mixture from blender, stirring constantly to incorporate. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and Enjoy!
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Recipe courtesy of Alyssa Brantley | EverydayMaven
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