Description
A rich and comforting chowder that marries the sweetness of corn with the delicate brininess of crab, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Fresh Crab Meat
Sweet Corn
Bacon
Onion
Garlic
Celery
Potatoes
Half-and-Half
Chicken Broth
Thyme
Bay Leaves
Paprika
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Clean and chop all ingredients, ensuring crab meat is shell-free and corn is ready.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add Potatoes and Corn: Stir in the diced potatoes and corn, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in Broth and Thyme: Add chicken broth and thyme, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mix in Cream and Crab: Reduce heat and stir in half-and-half and crab meat; warm for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and paprika to taste, then let sit before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread and garnish with fresh herbs. Can be made in advance for improved flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chowder, crab, corn, seafood, comfort food
