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Flay’s Crab & Corn Chowder?

Flay’s Crab & Corn Chowder: A Cozy Seafood Delight

Flay’s Crab & Corn Chowder is a comforting dish that combines fresh crab and sweet corn, making it a perfect seafood experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chowder
  • 1 pound crab meat use fresh or imitation for budget-friendly
  • 2 cups sweet corn frozen corn works well
  • 1 cup cream adjust to taste for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons butter for roux base
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped; shallots can be used as substitute
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped; can substitute with bell peppers
  • 2 medium carrots chopped; can be replaced with bell peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; garlic powder can substitute
  • 4 cups fish stock or chicken broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme fresh herbs can be used
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Enhancements
  • to taste fresh herbs parsley or chives for garnish
  • to taste chili flakes for added heat

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, celery, and carrots, sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and thyme, cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in fish stock and add bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in sweet corn and crab meat, simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Blend a portion of the chowder for about 30 seconds for desired thickness.
  6. Return the blended chowder to the pot, stir in cream, season with salt and pepper, and heat gently.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This chowder can be prepared ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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