Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Crab Corn Chowdah



I found two similar crockpot recipes recently but of course I didn't decide to make this until last night.  Not in my crockpot.  So this is my adaptation.  And it was gooooood!

CRAB CORN CHOWDAH

Ingredients:
* EVOO
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 carrot, chopped (because that is what I had on hand)
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 2-3 boxes of your favorite chicken broth
* 1 bag of frozen corn
* 1 can lump crab meat
* 1 can pink crab meat (bc again this is what I had in the house)
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1-2 cups half and half/cream/milk product of choice
* S and P to taste (I only needed to add pepper)
* Old Bay Seasoning to taste (I use it generously)
* avocado, sliced (optional)

Directions:
* Saute onion and carrot in a little EVOO.  I use my cast iron pot so I need only an tiny bit.  Cover and let veggies sweat until onion is translucent.
* Add garlic.
* Add chicken broth, corn and cans of crab, including any liquid in cans.
* Let simmer for a good long while.  I walked the dog and then went to vote.  So about an hour.  But a half hour min as the corn is frozen.
* Mix about a half cup of milk product with cornstarch until well blended and lump free.  Add this to the pot and add the remaining cream too.
* Add salt and pepper to taste.  You might not need any salt.  I didn't.  Add Old Bay to taste.  Use lots.  It's fabulous.
* Serve hot with a yummy salad.  Top with avocado if desired.  I forgot about the avocado but will use it tonight.

11 comments:

Janine said...

That looks sooooo yummy. We don't have crab chowder soup here in South Africa. It was one of the things that I ordered to taste on one of my first visits to the US. Loved it. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Will see if I can find similar ingredients to try it out.

Young and Fabulous said...

LOOOOVE chowda! as a boston girl, i know my chowder..and this looks FAB! gonna have to try. Thanks hun :)

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REBrown said...

I love corn chowder, but I've never had crab chowder before...I may have to try this one.

Jo said...

If only I had read this before making dinner this evening ~ this weekend for sure! Oh yum.

Jo

Preppy Little Dress said...

YUMMY!!!!

Lisalulu said...

ok, now THIS looks great! I'm off to the store!!!

sede said...

looks so appetizing!

flip flops and pearls said...

OH LAWDY! I am taking this recipe too!!!

OH MY YUM!

figjamandlimecordial.com said...

I needed this recipe - we are growing corn this season, lots and lots of it! Thanks PPC! :)

Paula said...

Boy, this sounds so good. It's been a cold and damp day here and a bowl of this would certainly hit the spot about right now!

Buford Betty said...

Oh pls send me the crockpot recipes you found... and dumb question but is cornstarch GF? I just don't know...

I'm ALL about good soups/stews in the crockpot this time of year!

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