CREAMY CRAB CHOWDER

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This creamy crab chowder made with sauteed onions, celery, garlic, and parsley is one of my family's favorites.

Provided by LANAN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 quart heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
¼ cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Heat bacon grease and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, and parsley until onion is browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and pour in stock. Slowly stir in cream, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, chili powder, dill, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Add crab and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix flour with water in a small bowl and pour into the soup. Stir to thicken slightly. Add sherry just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 220.8 mg, Fat 47.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 29.3 g, Sodium 621 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Michael Adams
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this chowder changed my mind. The crab is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sara
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This chowder is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use canned crab meat, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal.


George Mukuve
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This chowder is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the crab is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


pk chaudhury paro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chowder turned out perfect. It's so flavorful and the crab is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lubega Joe
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This chowder is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try using less cream next time.


Fabian Tovar
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The crab flavor is subtle and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ethyn Williams
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This chowder is delicious! I love the combination of crab and corn. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


awad soule
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the crab is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


John Townsend
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This chowder is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.


Touhid Islam
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The chowder was too thin and the flavor was bland. I won't be making this again.


Ricky Pace
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This chowder is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use canned crab meat, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal.


M Yousaf
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chowder turned out perfect. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tashi Harrison
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This is the best crab chowder I've ever had. The flavor is incredible and the crab is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lil Innocent
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this chowder changed my mind. The crab is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bea Alvarado
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This chowder is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend and everyone raved about it. The crab and corn are the perfect combination, and the creamy sauce is to die for.