296: Crab and Corn Chowder; Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crab-corn-chowder/
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Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
Makes 8 servings (2 quarts)
1 each: 290 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1195mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
| seafood stock | 2 | c | | bacon | 6 | strips | | bell pepper (red, orange, and yellow) | 1 | c | | onion, choppped | 1/2 | c |
| flour, all purpose | 1/4 | c | | half and half | 3 | c |
| cream corn | 1 | can (14 3/4 oz) | | season salt or Old Bay | 1 1/2 | tsp |
| crab meat | 1 | lb | | pepper, cayenne | 1/4 | tsp |
| basil, dried | 1/2 | tsp | | chives, minced | 1/2 | c |
| crab boil | 1/2 | tsp? to taste | |
Directions:
1. Dissolve bouillon in water; set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings.
2. In the same pan, saute peppers and onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in bouillon mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Reduce heat; gradually stir in cream and corn. Add the seasoned salt, basil and cayenne. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Stir in the crab. Top each serving with bacon and chives.
