Description
A comforting and creamy chowder with sweet corn and tender crab that brings warmth and togetherness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb fresh crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or seafood broth
- 2 medium potatoes, diced (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add butter, onion, celery, and garlic, stirring until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the broth and potatoes: Pour in the vegetable or seafood broth, then add diced potatoes (if using). Allow this mixture to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate the corn and crab: Stir in the sweet corn and crab meat, followed by heavy cream. Let the chowder simmer gently for another 5-10 minutes.
- Season to taste: Finally, season the chowder with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Give it a good stir and let all those amazing flavors meld together.
- Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and sprinkle with additional herbs for garnish if desired. It pairs perfectly with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Notes
For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine while sautéing the veggies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chowder, seafood soup, comfort food, crab recipe, corn recipe