Corn Chowder with Crab Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ears of corn, kernels removed (reserve 4 of the cobs)
- 1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound (about 8 slices) bacon, coarsely chopped
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 small bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 quart milk
- 1 teaspoon (or more) hot sauce, divided
- 1 cup crab meat, picked clean (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 3 scallions, sliced on the bias (at an angle)
- 1 quart milk
Directions
- Place a large pot over medium-high heat with the four reserved corn cobs, celery leaves and 2 cups of water. Bring liquid up to a bubble and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer and reduce broth until about 1 1/2 cups remain, about 10 minutes. Keep warm until use.
- While broth is simmering, place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat with 1 turn of the pan of olive oil, about 1 tablespoon. Cook the bacon until crisp and brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove bacon from pot with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the pot and add the potato, onion, garlic, celery, red pepper, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and corn kernels to the pot. Sauté over medium-high heat until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add milk, hot sauce and corn broth and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer chowder until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- If using crab, place into a small bowl and toss with Old Bay seasoning. Serve chowder garnished with crab, a pinch of scallions and some of the crispy bacon.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 701g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 395 | |
| Calories from Fat 124 | 31% |
| Total Fat 13.9g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 6.59g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium 1279mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 47.27g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 21.34g | 14% |
| Protein 22.5g | 36% |
