A crab chowder recipe that is full of tasty sweet lump crab meat, fall apart potatoes and whole corn, with just the right amount of creaminess and spice.
Add the butter to a large Dutch Oven and turn on medium heat.
¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
Once the butter has melted add the onions, carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
1 Each Yellow Onion, 2 Ribs Celery, 3 Each Carrots
Add the flour and stir well to combine evenly. Cook for about 5 minutes.
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, potatoes and seasonings, bring to a slow boil and cook for about 20 minutes, covered. Stir sometimes to make sure it's not sticking.
6 Cups Chicken Broth, 5 Each Russet Potatoes, 2 Each Bay Leaves, 3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Add the corn, half and half, crab meat and parsley and cook another 5 minutes or so, uncovered, until the soup has thickened somewhat.
12 Ounces Frozen Corn, ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, 1 Cup Half and Half, 1 Pound Lump Crab Meat, Salt and Pepper to taste
Serve with crackers.
Oyster Crackers
Notes
For extra thickening, sprinkle some instant mashed potatoes. It's the perfect way to thicken a chowder. Do it little by little though.