Creamy Shrimp and Tomato Chowder

(image provided from YahooShine/Better Homes and Gardens)

I didn't have any shirmp left to make this, because I had used it all the night before, but I tried it with cubed chicken pieces and thought it was tasty that way too :)

Source: Better Homes and Gardens, posted on Yahoo Shine Food

Ingredients

2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
8 oz. medium peeled cooked shrimp
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup water
Ground Black Pepper
Slivered fresh basil
Focaccia wedges (optional)

Directions

In a large saucepan cook celery and onion in hot oil just until tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Add shrimp, whipping cream, and water. Cook over medium heat just until hot. Season to taste with pepper.
Ladle chowder into bowls; top with basil Serve with focaccia wedges. Serves 4 (1-1/2-cup servings).


Nutrition Facts * Calories245, * Total Fat (g)15, * Saturated Fat (g)8, * Monounsaturated Fat (g)6, * Polyunsaturated Fat (g)1, * Cholesterol (mg)152, * Sodium (mg)1056, * Carbohydrate (g)14, * Total Sugar (g)10, * Fiber (g)2, * Protein (g)15, * Vitamin A (DV%)0, * Vitamin C (DV%)40, * Calcium (DV%)12, * Iron (DV%)14