Maryland Crab-Sweet Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Maryland Crab-Sweet Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cooking oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 medium potato, peeled and finely chopped (1 cup); 1/4 1/4 cup yellow sweet peppers or 1/4 cup green sweet pepper; 6 ounces crabmeat, fresh,frozen or canned

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 medium potato, peeled and finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 1/4 cup yellow sweet peppers or 1/4 cup green sweet pepper
6 ounces crabmeat, fresh,frozen or canned

1
In a 2 qt saucepan, cook half of the whole kernel corn, the onion and garlic in hot cooking oil till onion is tender, not brown.
2
Carefully add chicken broth.
3
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4
Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in whipping cream, salt, and white pepper.
6
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 min.
7
or until slightly thickened.
8
Watch carefully because it may foam and rise in pan.
9
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
10
Pour the cooled mixture into a blender container.
11
Cover and blend until smooth.
12
Return to same sauce pan.
13
Keep warm.
14
Meanwhile, in a small covered saucepan cook remaining corn and potato in boiling, salted water for two minutes.
15
Add chopped sweet pepper.
16
Cover and cook about 1 minute or til tender.
17
Drain.
18
Stir the drained vegetables into the soup.
19
Add the fresh or frozen crab meat; heat through.
20
If desired, garnish with parsley and red pepper strips.

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Maryland Crab-Sweet Corn 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!

Maryland Crab-Sweet Corn Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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