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.

Craigy Moore
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I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! It's so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chowder.


Md Tarazul Islam
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This chowder is amazing! I love the combination of crab and corn. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Christine Fothergill
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a favorite. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the crab and corn add a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chowder.


Ely Young
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with fresh crab and corn. It's the perfect meal for a cold night.


Terrie McCurry
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This chowder is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the flavor is spot on. I will definitely be making this again.


Thaba Jatti
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This chowder is so good! I love the combination of crab and corn. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


mohamed elsagheer
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I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! It's so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chowder.


Lily Fox
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This chowder is amazing! I love the combination of crab and corn. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Soikot Islam
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a favorite. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the crab and corn add a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chowder.


Donald Berry
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with fresh crab and corn. It's the perfect meal for a cold night.


Md. Rimon
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I made this chowder for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I used fresh crab and corn and it really made a difference in the flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chowder.


shameem hossen rafi
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This crab and corn chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with crab and corn. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.