Best 7 Clifton Country Inn Crab And Corn Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to preparing the authentic and beloved "Clifton Country Inn Crab and Corn Chowder." Experience the perfect balance of sweet corn, tender crab, and flavorful broth in this iconic dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast, we'll provide you with expert tips, ingredient insights, and step-by-step instructions to recreate this East Coast classic in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 tablespoons butter
2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning blend, found near seafood department or, on spice aisle in your market
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or broth
1 quart whole milk
3 cups corn kernels, scraped fresh from the cob, or frozen kernels
8 ounces cooked lump crab meat, fresh is available in plastic tubs at many fish counters
4 small bread boules, 6 inches, hollowed out, preferably sour dough, optional
Oyster crackers
Hot cayenne pepper sauce
Sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over moderate heat. Add oil and butter. As you chop your veggies, add them to the pot: potatoes, celery, onion, and red bell pepper. Add bay leaf to the pot. Season vegetables with salt and pepper and Old Bay seasoning. Saute veggies 5 minutes, then sprinkle in flour. Cook flour 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and combine. Stir in milk and combine. Bring soup up to a bubble. Add corn and crab meat and simmer soup 5 minutes. Adjust the soup seasonings. Remove bay leaf. Ladle soup into bread bowls or soup bowls and top with oyster crackers, hot sauce and sliced scallions.

CREOLE CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER



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Ideally you would make this in the middle of summer with ears of fresh, sweet-as-sugar corn. You can also make a perfectly fine version of this chowder using a premium-quality, extra-sweet, frozen corn.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup diced onion
½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
½ cup diced celery
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups water
½ pound sweet corn kernels
2 ounces fresh crabmeat
1 cup water
½ pound sweet corn kernels
2 cloves peeled garlic
6 ounces fresh crabmeat
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Spanish paprika (preferably sweet)
1 bunch thinly sliced green onion for garnish
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in onion, jalepeno peppers, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir seafood seasoning and cayenne pepper into onion mixture; cook for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle flour over onion mixture; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and 2 ounces crabmeat into the onion mixture; increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer.
  • Place 1 cup water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and garlic into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
  • Pour corn puree into the Dutch oven and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until chowder is thicker and the color deepens, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir 6 ounces of crabmeat, paprika, and heavy cream into chowder. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with green onions and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 217 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER



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I started cooking at a local restaurant when I was 16 years old. This creamy chowder was one of the soups we made. The recipe had been passed from cook to cook- but had never been written down, until now!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion, chopped
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 small green peppeer, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 35-40 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CLIFTON COUNTRY INN CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER



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The Clifton Inn was built in 1799 and eventually became the residence of Thomas Mann Randolph, US congressman, governor of Virginia and son-in-law of Thomas Jefferson. It is a stately southern manse in the heart of Virginia with gently rolling lawns that drop off into pure mountain magic.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb bacon, diced
1/2 cup butter
2 medium onions, peeled and diced
4 stalks celery, diced
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 quarts chicken broth (low sodium preferred) or 1 1/2 quarts vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
2 (15 ounce) cans creamed corn
3 cups corn (either fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream
1 lb lump crabmeat or 3 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Cook bacon on a large skillet until soft but not crisp.
  • Add butter, melt.
  • Add onions and celery; cook until partially cooked.
  • Add potatoes; cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly for five minutes.
  • Stir in broth until smooth.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in creamed corn and corn, parsley, chives, salt and pepper.
  • Bring just to the boil.
  • Stir in cream and crab; cook until just heated.
  • Serve immediately.

SWEET CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups homemade fish stock or bottled clam juice
1/2 cup diced potato
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped white crabmeat
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute the onion and celery until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually add the stock, whisking until you have a smooth liquid. Add the potatoes, corn, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the crabmeat and heavy cream and heat the soup gently but thoroughly. Do not let it boil or the soup may curdle. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

CORN CHOWDER WITH CRAB



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This is the recipe my kids request I make for their birthdays! Great with rustic bread and marinated tomato salad.

Provided by AMYMENGES

Categories     Corn Chowder

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
10 ¾ fluid ounces milk
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crab sticks, diced
5 ⅓ fluid ounces water
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (7 ounce) can mild chopped green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream of potato soup, frozen corn, cream-style corn, milk, crab sticks, water, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer chowder until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir green chile peppers into the chowder before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1947.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

JACK DANIELS CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER



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Make and share this Jack Daniels Crab and Corn Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced red potatoes
2/3 cup fresh corn
1/2 tablespoon crab base (or 1 chicken boullion cube)
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup cream
3/4 cup dungeness crabmeat
1 pinch thyme
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Jack Daniels Whiskey

Steps:

  • Precook potatoes, drain, cut and set aside.
  • Sweat onions, celery and corn with butter, add flour and thyme and cook 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add water and crab base, Old Bay seasoning, parsley and 1/2 cup of the crab meat.
  • Add heavy cream and bring to 180 degrees.
  • Add potatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add Jack Daniels and remainder of crab meat just before serving.

Tips:

  • Fresh crab and corn are the stars of this chowder. If you can't find fresh crab, you can use canned crab meat. Just be sure to rinse it well before using.
  • Use a good quality chicken or seafood stock. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat to the chowder. A pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce can really liven it up.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up all of the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Crab and corn chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's packed with fresh crab and corn, and it has a creamy, flavorful broth. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

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