Shrimp Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salt pork, 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

Directions

1. 1

   Fry salt pork over low heat, taking care not to scorch.

2. 2

   When crisp, strain meat out (this is good in crackling bread), add chopped onion and cook until translucent.

3. 3

   Add water and celery; simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add potatoes and seasonings; cook until potatoes are tender, about ten minutes.

5. 5

   Add milk and shrimp; heat to scalding point.

6. 6

   Blend butter and flour together; add to soup and continue heating for 3 or 4 more minutes, stirring constantly to keep smooth.