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Creamy Crab Corn Chowder Recipe – Easy Comfort Food

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A warm, hearty chowder combining the rich flavors of crab, sweet corn, and smoky bacon for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 pound lump crab meat, drained
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted and fragrant.
  2. Add the diced onion, celery, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and corn. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and cooked bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend part of the chowder, leaving some chunks for texture.
  8. Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

[‘Don’t rush the sauté process to enhance the flavor of the vegetables.’, ‘Fresh crab meat is preferred for the best flavor, but imitation crab can be used as a budget-friendly alternative.’, ‘Add crab meat at the end to avoid overcooking and a rubbery texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning gradually for the best flavor.’, ‘For thicker chowder, blend part of the soup or add a cornstarch slurry.’]

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Keywords: crab chowder, corn chowder, creamy soup, comfort food, seafood recipe, easy dinner, family meal

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