Creamy Crab Chowder Recipe

Name: Creamy Crab Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter; 8 ounces, weight Cremini Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced Small; 1 whole Onion, Diced Small; 1 whole Tomato, Diced Small; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 pound Lump Crab Meat; 2 Tablespoons White Wine; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Parsley; 1 pinch Salt; 2 pinches Saffron; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper; 1 quart Chicken Stock; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; Garlic Croutons, For Garnish

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
8 ounces, weight Cremini Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced Small
1 whole Onion, Diced Small
1 whole Tomato, Diced Small
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 pound Lump Crab Meat
2 Tablespoons White Wine
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
1 pinch Salt
2 pinches Saffron
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper
1 quart Chicken Stock
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
Garlic Croutons, For Garnish

1
Get out a large Dutch oven and melt butter over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, bell pepper, onion, and fresh tomato. Let them get soft and fragrant for about 5 minutes. Scoop in tomato paste and let it cook with the veggies for another few minutes.
2
Add crab meat and white wine. Let wine cook off and crab meat marry with everything else for a couple of minutes. While it does, season everything with old bay, parsley, salt, saffron and pepper. Finally, pour in chicken stock and heavy cream. Give it all a good stir and turn the heat to low. Let the soup gently simmer for 45 minutes to an hour to really thicken and develop flavor. Stir it occasionally while it does.
3
Serve hot immediately with croutons on top for some crunch! Enjoy!

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter, 8 ounces, weight Cremini Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced Small, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

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Creamy Crab Chowder

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