Chunky Potato-Crab Chowder

Name: Chunky Potato-Crab Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb red potatoes (cubed); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg; 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt

Submitted by CaliforniaJan

"This easy creamy-style chowder lets the red-skinned potatoes shine. Cream-style corn is a surprise ingredient that adds a little sweetness and contributes to the creamy texture. From Cooking Light."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
³⁄₄ cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb red potatoes (cubed)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ¹⁄₂ cups 2% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt

directions

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté 4 minutes. Add potato; sauté 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, thyme, pepper, nutmeg, corn, and broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in crab, parsley, and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Reviews

We loved this!! The only change i may make next time is to reduce the amount of chicken broth, the soup wasn't quite as thick as I usually like chowders to be. Made & Reviewed for ZWT6! :)

cookin_nurse
I made this for supper tonight. I had a can of jumbo lump crabmeat and didn't want to make crab cakes again. This is delicious. I followed the directions exactly. My teenage son loved it, too. Definitely one we'll make again and again. Thanks for sharing!

cookingmother

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