How to Make Creamy Crab Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide
Crab chowder is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion. This creamy and flavorful soup is packed with tender crab meat, potatoes, and other tasty ingredients that come together to create a rich and comforting dish that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
What makes this creamy crab chowder so special is the combination of flavors and textures. The sweet and succulent crab meat adds a depth of flavor to the soup, while the crea...
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 quart heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 pinch white sugar
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pound fresh crabmeat
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
- ¼ cup dry sherry (Optional)
Information
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition
513 cal.
- Total Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Cholesterol: 221mg
- Sodium: 621mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Vitamin C: 4mg
- Calcium: 141mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 296mg