Creamy Seafood Chowder

This Creamy Seafood Chowder is rich, hearty, and loaded with tender shrimp, sweet scallops, and smoky bacon in a velvety cream broth. Served with crusty toasted bread for dipping, this comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings, special occasions, or whenever you’re craving a restaurant-quality seafood meal at home.

Ingredients

For the Chowder

8 oz bacon, diced

1 tablespoon butter

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

3 cups seafood stock or chicken broth

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

12 oz sea scallops

1 cup whole milk

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For Serving

4 slices crusty French bread

1 tablespoon olive oil

Extra parsley for garnish

Freshly cracked black pepper

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