Creamy Crab Corn Chowder Crock Pot Recipe

July 23, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

This Crab Corn Chowder Crock Pot recipe is a creamy, flavorful chowder full of sweet corn, potatoes, and, of course, crab. This slow-cooked chowder is a great meal for a cold winter evening and can be served with a salad or some crusty bread. The perfect comfort food!

This chowder is an easy dump-and-go recipe. You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen making this tasty chowder. All you have to do is add all the ingredients to the crock pot and let it cook for a few hours. The end result is a creamy, flavorful chowder that your family will love.

Prep Time

Preparing this chowder takes just a few minutes. You’ll need to dice the potatoes, chop the celery and onion, and add the seasonings. You can also pre-cook the bacon if you’d like. Once you have all the ingredients ready to go, you can add them to the crock pot and let it do the rest of the work.

Cook Time

This chowder will take about 4 hours to cook in the crock pot. The slow cooking time helps all the flavors of the chowder meld together and creates a creamy, flavorful soup. You can also cook it on low in the crock pot for 8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
2 cups cooked, flaked crabmeat
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Grated cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, pepper, and chicken broth in the crock pot. Stir to combine.

2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.

3. Add the frozen corn, crabmeat, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.

4. Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.

5. Serve warm with bacon and cheese, if desired.

Equipment

To make this chowder, you’ll need a crock pot and a few kitchen essentials such as a cutting board, knife, and measuring cups. You’ll also need a large spoon or ladle to serve the chowder.

Notes

For a more flavorful chowder, you can add more seasonings such as garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper. You can also add more vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers. If you don’t have crabmeat, you can use cooked, flaked cod or smoked salmon.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 295 | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Carbs: 38g | Fiber: 5g

Recipe Tips

To make this chowder even more flavorful, you can add a splash of white wine. You can also add fresh herbs such as parsley or chives. If you’d like a thicker chowder, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour to thicken it up.

If you want to make this chowder ahead of time, you can prepare all the ingredients the day before. Store them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. You can also freeze this chowder for up to 3 months.