How to Make Easy Corn and Crab Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of chowder to warm you up on a cold day. And when it comes to chowder, this easy corn and crab chowder recipe is a real winner. Packed with sweet corn, tender crab meat, and a creamy broth, this chowder is a must-try for any seafood lover.

What sets this chowder apart is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a steaming bowl of this delicious chowder on the table in no time. It's the perfect dish f...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 5 slices bacon, diced
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
  • ½ teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (Optional)
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Wrap potato cubes in plastic wrap; microwave on high for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in crab meat and parsley flakes. Remove from the heat.
  • While the bacon is cooking, melt butter in a large stockpot over low heat. Whisk in flour until mixture becomes creamy and takes on an eggshell color. Continue to cook and stir for 3 more minutes. Stir in wine.
  • Dissolve chicken bouillon in milk; whisk mixture into the stockpot until no lumps remain. Cook until creamy and heated through. Stir in bacon-crab mixture, potatoes, and creamed corn; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    485 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 1146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 804mg