Corn and Crab Chowder Recipe

Name: Corn and Crab Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning blend, found near seafood department or, on spice aisle in your market; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or broth; 1 quart whole milk; 3 cups corn kernels, scraped fresh from the cob or, frozen kernels; 8 ounces cooked lump crab meat, fresh is available in plastic tubs at many fish counters; 4 small bread boules, 6 inches, hollowed out, preferably sour dough, optional; Oyster crackers; Hot cayenne pepper sauce; Sliced scallions

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 tablespoons butter
2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning blend, found near seafood department or, on spice aisle in your market
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or broth
1 quart whole milk
3 cups corn kernels, scraped fresh from the cob or, frozen kernels
8 ounces cooked lump crab meat, fresh is available in plastic tubs at many fish counters
4 small bread boules, 6 inches, hollowed out, preferably sour dough, optional
Oyster crackers
Hot cayenne pepper sauce
Sliced scallions

1
Heat a deep pot over moderate heat.
2
Add oil and butter.
3
As you chop your veggies, add them to the pot: potatoes, celery, onion, and red bell pepper.
4
Add bay leaf to the pot.
5
Season vegetables with salt and pepper and Old Bay seasoning.
6
Saute veggies 5 minutes, then sprinkle in flour.
7
Cook flour 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
8
Stir in broth and combine.
9
Stir in milk and combine.
10
Bring soup up to a bubble.
11
Add corn and crab meat and simmer soup 5 minutes.
12
Adjust the soup seasonings.
13
Remove bay leaf.
14
Ladle soup into bread bowls or soup bowls and top with oyster crackers, hot sauce and sliced scallions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 ribs celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Corn and Crab Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Corn and Crab Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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