Description
Creamy Crab & Corn Chowder is a soul-warming dish that combines tender crab meat and sweet corn in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this chowder is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings family and friends together. With its vibrant colors and comforting flavors, each spoonful is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and corn; cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, thyme, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or extra crab, alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg