Fresh Corn and Crab Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or oil
• 1 onion, minced fine
• 1 stalk celery & leaves, minced fine
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
• 2 ears fresh corn, cooked and kernels removed
• 4 small boiling potatoes, cooked and chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes or chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 cups chicken stock or fish stock
• 2 cups water
• 2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat
• chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a 1 qt saucepan, sauté onion and celery in butter until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT crabmeat and cilantro. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add the crab meat, heat through and serve garnished with cilantro.