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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 cups 376g Recipe makes 4 cups) |
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| Calories 282 | ||
| Calories from Fat 105 | (37%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 11.8g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.3g | 26% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 70mg | 23% | |
| Sodium 338mg | 14% | |
| Potassium 770mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.9g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 6% | |
| Sugars 11.4g | ||
| Protein 19.0g | 38% | |
Crab Chowder
By: Bev
Nov 16, 2002
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. If you prefer your soup a little thicker, crush 6 saltines into fine crumbs and add them at the end of the procedure, when you add the crab. From Gourmet.
4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium boiling potatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 lb jumbo lump crab meat
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
Garnish
- chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
1
Chop bacon and in a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp.2
Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in pan.3
While bacon is cooking, cut onion into 1/4-inch dice.4
Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch dice.5
Stir onion, potatoes, and water into bacon fat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender and most of water is evaporated, about 15 minutes.6
While mixture is simmering, pick over crab meat, removing any bits of shell and cartilage.7
Stir milk and cayenne into mixture and return just to a simmer.8
Add crab and salt and pepper to taste and bring chowder to a simmer.9
Serve chowder garnished with parsley and bacon.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Baby Kato
On Nov 1, 2008
Wow, this chowder was excellant Bev. I made this tasty chowder exactly as written and it did not disappoint. We loved the addition of the cayenne. What flavor, great texture and it was quick and easy to make, what more could you want. This was a wonderful base for my Alaskan King Crab, it was terrific...I can't wait to try this with lobster, I know it will be amazing. Thanks for sharing this treasure.
From: Krista Smith
On Oct 6, 2008
We LOVED this recipe and I KNOW I will be making it again!! We're planning on adding fresh corn if it's in season next time we make this. Thanks for a great recipe!!
From: MsSally
On Oct 12, 2007
This was really good. I used imitation crab and skim milk. My only complaint was that it was not as thick as I'd have hoped. I used about 1/4 c. of potato flakes because I was out of crakers, but that didn't thicken it as much as I'd have liked. I think I will try the cracker next time and use one more potato.
From: Lvs2Cook
On Sep 18, 2006
Excellent recipe! I made as posted except I did not garnish with the bacon ~ just personal preference. I used some butter instead of the bacon fat. This would be a great recipe for any special occasion! Thanks for posting!
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