Corn and Crab Chowder
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Eat, Drink Mississippi
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lb. (about 3 to 5) red skinned potatoes, cubed
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
- 1/2 lb. lump crabmeat
- 1/2 lb. claw crabmeat
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tsp. liquid crab boil
- 1 Tbsp. Creole or Old Bay seasoning
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley and additional bacon for garnish, optional
Directions
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In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Gradually add flour and whisk together until mixture begins to thicken, forming a roux.
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Add seafood stock, chicken stock, potatoes, carrots and celery. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add corn and continue cooking dor an additional 10 minutes. Add the crabmeat, bacon, crab boil Creole or Old Bay seasoning, and lemon zest.
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Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cream and stir until the cream is well-incorporated and chowder is heated through. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.