Corn And Crab Chowder In The Dead Of Winter Recipe

Name: Corn And Crab Chowder In The Dead Of Winter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Leek trimmed, diced and well rinsed; 1 Small onion, diced, about half a cup; 3 Cloves of garlic, minced; 3 Small celery ribs, diced (about half a cup); 1/2 Red bell pepper, diced ( about half a cup); 3 New Mexican green chiles, roasted and diced. ( or sub roasted poblano chile); 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, dicedh; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon Allspice, ground; 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika; 1 cup Broth ( chicken, veg, fish -- whatever you have)); 3 Slices turkey or pork bacon, cut into half inch pieces; 1.5 tablespoons Butter (if using turkey bacon); 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil (if using turkey bacon); 5 Ears of corn, or frozen corn equivalent; 8 ounces Lump crabmeat; 1.5 cups Cream, milk, or combination of the two; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 Leek trimmed, diced and well rinsed
1 Small onion, diced, about half a cup
3 Cloves of garlic, minced
3 Small celery ribs, diced (about half a cup)
1/2 Red bell pepper, diced ( about half a cup)
3 New Mexican green chiles, roasted and diced. ( or sub roasted poblano chile)
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, dicedh
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon Allspice, ground
1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1 cup Broth ( chicken, veg, fish -- whatever you have))
3 Slices turkey or pork bacon, cut into half inch pieces
1.5 tablespoons Butter (if using turkey bacon)
1.5 tablespoons Olive oil (if using turkey bacon)
5 Ears of corn, or frozen corn equivalent
8 ounces Lump crabmeat
1.5 cups Cream, milk, or combination of the two
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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["If using turkey bacon, heat butter and olive oil in a large stockpot. (If using pork bacon, omit this step). Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and drain, leaving oil behind.", "Add onions, leeks, and garlic to the oil, fry until soft, about 5 min.", "Add celery, green chiles, and bell pepper to onions. Cook another 5 minutes.", "Add potatoes, half the corn, thyme, allspice, smoked paprika and salt. Cook another 5 minutes.", "Add one cup of broth, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes break apart with a fork.", "Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to create a rough puree, with some vegetable chunks remaining. (Skip this step if you like a chunky chowder)", "Turn the flame back on (low) and add crabmeat and the remaining corn. Simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes.", "Add cream/milk/ combo and heat until just before boiling.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle broken pieces of bacon on top."]

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Leek trimmed, diced and well rinsed, 1 Small onion, diced, about half a cup, 3 Cloves of garlic, minced, 3 Small celery ribs, diced (about half a cup), and more.

Yes, Corn And Crab Chowder In The Dead Of Winter 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.

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Corn And Crab Chowder In The Dead Of Winter

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