crab and corn chowder

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Somerset, MA
Updated on May 25, 2014

This is a lower fat, healthier version adapted from a Rachel Ray recipe. Delicious!!!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 slices oscar myer ready to serve bacon, crumbled
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 - red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, shopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 cups fat free half and half
  • 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1-2 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup frozen shredded potatoes
  • 6 ounces lump crab meat, broken up
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • - chopped chives or fresh parsley, for garnish
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make crab and corn chowder

  • Step 1
    In a large pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, bacon, and thyme.
  • Step 2
    Season vegetables with salt, pepper, and hot sauce and cook for approx. 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in flour and old bay seasoning and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  • Step 4
    Whisk in half and half, then stir in chicken stock. Bring to a bubble, then add frozen potatoes and simmer until cooked (approx. 5 min).
  • Step 5
    Add crabmeat and corn and continue to simmer until heated through (an additional 5 - 10 minutes).

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Category: Chowders
Ingredient: Seafood
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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