Corn-and-Crab Chowder

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Jennifer Davick
Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
55 Mins
Yield
Makes 10 cups
October 2007
RECIPE BY Southern Living

This creamy corn-and-crab chowder is a hearty, comforting meal, perfect for chilly fall and winter nights. 

Ingredients

  • 6 bacon slices
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 medium-size green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (6 ears)
  • 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked*
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Oyster crackers
  • Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven. Crumble bacon.

Step 2

Sauté celery and next 3 ingredients in hot drippings 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

Whisk together broth and flour until smooth. Add to celery mixture. Stir in corn. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Gently stir in crabmeat and next 4 ingredients; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve warm with crumbled bacon and oyster crackers. Garnish, if desired.

Step 4

*1 lb. peeled cooked shrimp or chopped cooked chicken may be substituted.

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Ratings & Reviews

suegoetz's Review

roswellqs
June 22, 2014
this was sooo good. The sweet of the corn contrasting with the salty of the bacon. Having said that, I made a few changes. I wanted a lighter version, so instead of the heavy whipping cream, I added a small container of condensed milk and a little bit of 2% milk. I also omitted the salt. Between the broth and the bacon, the recipe had plenty of salt. I also left out the flour, so my soup was not thick. Finally instead of cilantro, I used a bit of Thyme. I wanted a classic chowder taste not a southwest flavor.

roswellqs's Review

Vanessa59
January 02, 2012
Good flavor but too much corn. Dominates the dish and over powers the crab. Will try less corn next time.

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elansingtn7
August 22, 2011
OMG!!! This was DELICIOUS!!!! And so easy to make!!!!! Can't wait to make it again!!!

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suegoetz
August 23, 2014
Very good recipe!

joaniewilliams's Review

joaniewilliams
January 05, 2013
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