How to Make Crawfish Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool down, there's nothing better than a warm, comforting bowl of chowder. And if you're a fan of seafood, then you're in for a treat with this delicious Crawfish Chowder recipe. This creamy and flavorful chowder is packed with tender crawfish, hearty vegetables, and savory seasonings that come together to create a truly satisfying dish.

Originating in the southern United States, crawfish chowder is a beloved dish that highlights the rich, sweet flavor of thes...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ bunch green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 pounds frozen crawfish, cleaned
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute green onions in butter until tender. Remove from pan, and set aside. In the same skillet, melt 1/2 cup of butter, and saute the crawfish for 5 minutes; set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine potato soup, mushroom soup, corn, and cream cheese. Mix well, and bring to a slow boil. Stir in half-and-half, sauteed green onions, and crawfish. Season with cayenne pepper. Bring to a low boil, and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 167mg
    • Sodium: 934mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 359mg