CRAB CHOWDER

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. If you prefer your soup a little thicker, crush 6 saltines into fine crumbs and add them at the end of the procedure, when you add the crab. From Gourmet.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon
1 medium onion
2 medium boiling potatoes
1/2 cup water
1/2 lb jumbo lump crab meat
3 cups whole milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Chop bacon and in a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
  • Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in pan.
  • While bacon is cooking, cut onion into 1/4-inch dice.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
  • Stir onion, potatoes, and water into bacon fat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender and most of water is evaporated, about 15 minutes.
  • While mixture is simmering, pick over crab meat, removing any bits of shell and cartilage.
  • Stir milk and cayenne into mixture and return just to a simmer.
  • Add crab and salt and pepper to taste and bring chowder to a simmer.
  • Serve chowder garnished with parsley and bacon.

Holly Messer
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Good, but not great.


Connie Weber
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This crab chowder was a disappointment. The broth was thin and watery, and the crab meat was tough and chewy. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right. I won't be making this again.


Afande Majja Majja
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I've made this crab chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The broth is rich and creamy, and the crab meat is tender and flavorful. I love that I can use canned crab meat, which makes


joanne keeling
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This crab chowder recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The broth is creamy and flavorful, and the crab meat is tender and succulent. I served it with a side of crusty


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