Shrimp Chowder

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup salt lamb, cut into small cubes
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 quart water, boiling
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour

Recipe

• 1 fry salt lamb over low heat, taking care not to scorch.
• 2 when crisp, strain meat out (this is good in crackling bread), add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
• 3 add water and celery; simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 add potatoes and seasonings; cook until potatoes are tender, about ten minutes.
• 5 add milk and shrimp; heat to scalding point.
• 6 blend butter and flour together; add to soup and continue heating for 3 or 4 more minutes, stirring constantly to keep smooth.