Cajun Shrimp Chowder

Yields: 6 servings             
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:
6 slices bacon (chopped)
1 lb. shrimp (tails removed)
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 lb yellow potatoes (chopped)
4 c low-sodium chicken broth
3 thyme sprigs
2 green onions (plus more for garnish)
3 c. sweet corn
3/4 c heavy cream
1/2 tsp paprika

Directions:
Season shrimp all over with Cajun seasoning sal, and pepper. In a large pot over medium hea, cook bacon until crispy (about 6 minutes)
Drain bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate.  Add shrimp to bacon fat and cook until pink (about 2 minutes per side) Transfer shrimp to plate with bacon. Drain bacon fat then melt butter in pot scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
Add onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes) Stir in garlic and flour and cook 30 seconds more. Add potatoes broth thyme and green onions and bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes)
 Stir in corn and cream simmer 5 minutes more. Turn off heat while stirring in cooked shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
 Garnish each serving with bacon.