Description
A rich and creamy chowder with sweet crab and corn, packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrot, cooking for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the corn kernels, then add the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend about half of the chowder mixture to create a thicker base, leaving some corn and vegetables intact for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and butter, and cook for another 5 minutes until the chowder is heated through and creamy.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the crab is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon juice for extra brightness, if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This chowder can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will develop even more over time.
- If you prefer a thicker chowder, you can add a slurry of cornstarch and water to the soup while simmering.
- For a richer flavor, substitute part of the chicken stock with clam juice or vegetable stock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crab chowder, corn chowder, creamy soup, Bobby Flay recipe, seafood soup