Crab N Cheddar Chowder

Name: Crab N Cheddar Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 as a main dish, 8 as a side soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb crab claw meat, steamed; 1/2 c sweet mini peppers, finely diced; 1 stalk(s) celery, finely diced; 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced; 1/2 c broccoli, chopped; 1/2 c onion, finely diced; 1/4 c flour; 3 c half and half, separated; 1 c water; 1 1/2 c finely shredded velveeta cheese (the one they sell pre-shredded); 1 1/2 c finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (i used sargentos 5 state blend); white pepper to taste; 1/4 tsp paprika; dash(es) freshly grated nutmeg to taste; GARNISH; 2 slice applewood smoked bacon, cooked and diced; green onion, julienned pieces

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By Tammy Brownlow
@DoughmesticGoddess

I'm sorry I didn't get pictures of this folks...it was so good! I'll have to take some next time. This was an amazing - creamy, indulgence! I hope you all give this one a try - you will truly be surprised!

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Serves:

4 as a main dish, 8 as a side soup

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 lb

crab claw meat, steamed
1/2 c

sweet mini peppers, finely diced
1 stalk(s)

celery, finely diced
1 medium

carrot, peeled and finely diced
1/2 c

broccoli, chopped
1/2 c

onion, finely diced
1/4 c

flour
3 c

half and half, separated
1 c

water
1 1/2 c

finely shredded velveeta cheese (the one they sell pre-shredded)
1 1/2 c

finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (i used sargentos 5 state blend)
·

white pepper to taste
1/4 tsp

paprika
dash(es)

freshly grated nutmeg to taste
GARNISH
2 slice

applewood smoked bacon, cooked and diced
·

green onion, julienned pieces

How to Make Crab N Cheddar Chowder

Step-by-Step

In a large stockpot add water, sweet peppers, onion, carrot, celery, and broccoli. Simmer on medium- high until boiling. Boil for 5 minutes.
In a bowl combine 1 cup of half and half with flour. Whisk until combined.
Reduce heat to medium on veggies. Add half and half and flour mixture. Stir until thickened. Cook one minute longer.
Add remaining 2 cups of half and half. After another minute add cheeses alternating about a 1/4 of a cup at a time until incorporated.
Add spices and stir. Add crab and taste for seasoning. Garnish as desired. Enjoy!