Crab and corn chowder with bacon is a creamy, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cool day. The combination of sweet crab, tender corn, and smoky bacon makes this chowder irresistible. It is also relatively easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your chowder thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a recipe out there that will suit your needs. So grab a bowl and spoon, and let's get started!
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BACON CORN CHOWDER WITH CRAB
Bacon Corn Chowder with Crab
Provided by The Rachael Ray Staff
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Place a large pot over medium-high heat with the four reserved corn cobs, celery leaves, water and chicken stock
- Bring liquid up to a bubble and reduce heat to medium-low
- Simmer and reduce broth until about 1 1/2 cups remain, about 10 minutes
- Keep warm until use
- While broth is simmering, place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat with 1 turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 tablespoon
- Cook the bacon until crisp and brown, 4-5 minutes
- Remove bacon from pot with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the pot and add the potato, onion, garlic, celery, red pepper, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and corn kernels to the pot
- Saut over medium-high heat until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes
- Add milk, hot sauce and corn broth and bring to a bubble
- Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer chowder until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes
- If using crab, place into a small bowl and toss with Old Bay seasoning
- Serve chowder garnished with crab, a pinch of scallions and some of the crispy bacon
CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
EASY CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER
This is a simple yet flavorful chowder that can be prepared in a jiffy. Chicken curry variation is just as easy, and just as tasty. Leftovers make a great casserole or au gratin the next day.
Provided by R. Estes
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wrap potato cubes in plastic wrap, and microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside.
- In a saute pan, cook bacon over medium heat until heated through, and add chopped onions. Cook and stir until onions are clear. Stir in crab meat and parsley flakes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large stock pot over low heat. Whisk in flour until mixture becomes creamy and takes on a eggshell color. Continue to cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine. Dissolve chicken bouillon in milk; when the flour mixture is crumbly, slowly whisk in the milk. Mix well in order to eliminate all lumps.
- When the mixture is creamy and hot, stir in bacon mixture, cubed potatoes, and creamed corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- For a creamy curry variation add 2 tablespoons curry powder after adding the wine to the flour mixture, and substitute cooked, cubed chicken for the bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1146.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
CREOLE CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER
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
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
CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON
My husband loves this soup on cold winter days, which are plentiful here in Michigan! He's not a fan of veggies, but he gobbles them up in this soup!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. , In the drippings, saute the onion, celery and green pepper until tender. Add the potatoes, broth, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into pan. Add corn. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in bacon.
Nutrition Facts :
CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER
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
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.
QUICK AND EASY CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER
This is a recipe that I got from my brother recently and not sure where he got it. It is quick and easy to make and simply delicious. If you use the frozen hash brown potatoes and corn thaw them first. I usually use the fresh shredded hash browns from the dairy case. Cooking time specified does not include the cooked bacon.
Provided by Kagemi
Categories Chowders
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 3 to 4 quart saucepan on medium high heat melt butter.
- Add cooked bacon pieces, onion, bell pepper, celery, and thyme.
- Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if used and cook about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl mix flour and Old Bay Seasoning
- Stir in half of flour and seasoning mixture into the saucepan stiring well
- Add remaining mixture and continue to stir. Should become almost like a paste.
- Slowly whisk in a little of the Half & Half at a time so as to keep temperature up, blending well.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth the same way.
- Cook until it begins to bubble ad then stir in the hash brown potatoes.
- Simmer till potatoes are cooked and chowder thickens till it just coats the back of a spoon.
- Add crab meat a little at a time and then add corn kernels.
- Simmer just another minute being careful not to overcook crab meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.7, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 1038.8, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23.4
CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Potato Crab Corn Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat. Add onion to drippings in saucepan and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and stir until coated. Add clam juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add half and half, corn, crab, fresh thyme, and half of bacon; cook uncovered until potatoes and corn are tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chowder equally into 6 bowls. Garnish with remaining bacon and serve.
CRAB-AND-CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON AND CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Cut kernels off corn cobs. Set kernels aside. Combine cobs, broth, and cream in heavy large saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and sauté until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons pan drippings; add onion, leeks, celery, and fennel seeds to pot. Sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in potatoes. Discard cobs from cream mixture; strain cream mixture into potato mixture. Simmer until potatoes are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in corn kernels. Simmer chowder until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in Sherry and thyme. Add mushroom mixture to chowder. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sauté crabmeat in same large skillet over medium-low heat just until heated through, about 3 minutes. Divide crabmeat, reserved bacon, and parsley among bowls. Ladle chowder over and serve.
BACON AND CRAB CHOWDER
This is from Everyday with RR. This looks like such a lovely fall/winter comfort dish! And crab... YUMMO!
Provided by dicentra
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put a medium pot over med-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and cook the bacon until it is crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Pour off a little of the bacon fat. Add the potatoes, onion, celery bell pepper and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up all the brown bits at the bottom of the pan.
- Add the milk and bring to a simmer.
- Break up the crab meat with your fingers, removing any shell bits. Combine with the thyme and Old Bay.
- Stir the crab meat into the pot and simmer 6-7 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the soup has thickened.
- Finish the chowder with the sherry and serve with the bacon, chives and oyster crackers.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
- Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too much crab and corn, the soup will be too thick and not have enough flavor.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
- For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
- For a more creamy soup, add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.
Conclusion:
Crab and corn chowder is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give crab and corn chowder a try.
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