Crab N Cheddar Chowder
By
Tammy Brownlow
@DoughmesticGoddess
16
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!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Comments:
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 lbcrab claw meat, steamed
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1/2 csweet mini peppers, finely diced
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1 stalk(s)celery, finely diced
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1 mediumcarrot, peeled and finely diced
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1/2 cbroccoli, chopped
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1/2 conion, finely diced
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1/4 cflour
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3 chalf and half, separated
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1 cwater
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1 1/2 cfinely shredded velveeta cheese (the one they sell pre-shredded)
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1 1/2 cfinely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (i used sargentos 5 state blend)
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·white pepper to taste
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1/4 tsppaprika
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dash(es)freshly grated nutmeg to taste
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GARNISH
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2 sliceapplewood smoked bacon, cooked and diced
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·green onion, julienned pieces
How to Make Crab N Cheddar Chowder
- 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!
