Description
Bobby Flay’s Crab & Corn Chowder is a luxurious, creamy soup that combines the sweet flavors of lump crab meat with fresh corn for a truly delightful experience. This chowder not only warms the soul but also impresses at any gathering or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: chop onion, mince garlic, dice celery, and cube potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the onion, garlic, and celery until softened (about 4–5 minutes).
- Add cubed potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Slowly add milk and heavy cream while stirring; simmer gently for 5–7 minutes without boiling.
- Fold in lump crab meat; let it heat through for another 3–4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg