Best 9 Corn Chowder With Crab Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Corn Chowder with Crab, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This creamy and comforting soup features tender corn kernels, succulent crab meat, and a medley of vegetables swimming in a rich and flavorful broth. The addition of sweet corn adds a natural sweetness that perfectly complements the briny crab, while the vegetables provide a delightful textural contrast. Whether you're seeking a cozy meal on a chilly day or a light yet satisfying lunch option, this Corn Chowder with Crab is sure to hit the spot.

Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations to cater to diverse preferences. For a vegetarian delight, the Corn Chowder without Crab offers a hearty and flavorful alternative, brimming with fresh corn, vegetables, and a creamy broth. If you're craving a smoky twist, the Corn Chowder with Smoked Sausage and Sweet Corn introduces a tantalizing smokiness that elevates the classic dish to new heights. And for those who prefer a creamy seafood chowder, the Creamy Seafood Corn Chowder combines succulent shrimp, tender fish, and crab in a velvety broth, creating a seafood lover's paradise.

These carefully curated recipes provide a range of options to satisfy every palate, ensuring that you can savor the comforting goodness of corn chowder in various delightful ways. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a vegetarian seeking a hearty meal, or simply a fan of classic comfort food, these recipes promise a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER



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I started cooking at a local restaurant when I was 16 years old. This creamy chowder was one of the soups we made. The recipe had been passed from cook to cook- but had never been written down, until now!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion, chopped
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 small green peppeer, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 35-40 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CRAB-AND-CORN CHOWDER



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This chowder is loaded with goodies.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 center-cut bacon slices, chopped (1 ¼ cups)
1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped (1 ½ cups)
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (1 ⅓ cups)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (¾ cup)
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped (2 ½ Tbsp.)
4 cups chicken stock
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Oyster crackers

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium-size Dutch oven over medium, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in Dutch oven.
  • Add bell pepper, onion, celery, and jalapeño to drippings in Dutch oven; cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together stock and flour in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Stir stock mixture and corn into bell pepper mixture in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Gently stir in crabmeat, whipping cream, salt, Old Bay, and black pepper; cook, stirring often, until crab is heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Divide chowder evenly among bowls; top with bacon, and garnish with additional cilantro and oyster crackers.

CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 tablespoons butter
2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning blend, found near seafood department or, on spice aisle in your market
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or broth
1 quart whole milk
3 cups corn kernels, scraped fresh from the cob, or frozen kernels
8 ounces cooked lump crab meat, fresh is available in plastic tubs at many fish counters
4 small bread boules, 6 inches, hollowed out, preferably sour dough, optional
Oyster crackers
Hot cayenne pepper sauce
Sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over moderate heat. Add oil and butter. As you chop your veggies, add them to the pot: potatoes, celery, onion, and red bell pepper. Add bay leaf to the pot. Season vegetables with salt and pepper and Old Bay seasoning. Saute veggies 5 minutes, then sprinkle in flour. Cook flour 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and combine. Stir in milk and combine. Bring soup up to a bubble. Add corn and crab meat and simmer soup 5 minutes. Adjust the soup seasonings. Remove bay leaf. Ladle soup into bread bowls or soup bowls and top with oyster crackers, hot sauce and sliced scallions.

EASY CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER



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This is a simple yet flavorful chowder that can be prepared in a jiffy. Chicken curry variation is just as easy, and just as tasty. Leftovers make a great casserole or au gratin the next day.

Provided by R. Estes

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 russet potato, peeled and cubed
5 slices bacon, diced
½ onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
½ teaspoon parsley flakes
2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry white wine
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 ½ cups milk
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wrap potato cubes in plastic wrap, and microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • In a saute pan, cook bacon over medium heat until heated through, and add chopped onions. Cook and stir until onions are clear. Stir in crab meat and parsley flakes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large stock pot over low heat. Whisk in flour until mixture becomes creamy and takes on a eggshell color. Continue to cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine. Dissolve chicken bouillon in milk; when the flour mixture is crumbly, slowly whisk in the milk. Mix well in order to eliminate all lumps.
  • When the mixture is creamy and hot, stir in bacon mixture, cubed potatoes, and creamed corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • For a creamy curry variation add 2 tablespoons curry powder after adding the wine to the flour mixture, and substitute cooked, cubed chicken for the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1146.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

CREOLE CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER



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Ideally you would make this in the middle of summer with ears of fresh, sweet-as-sugar corn. You can also make a perfectly fine version of this chowder using a premium-quality, extra-sweet, frozen corn.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup diced onion
½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
½ cup diced celery
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups water
½ pound sweet corn kernels
2 ounces fresh crabmeat
1 cup water
½ pound sweet corn kernels
2 cloves peeled garlic
6 ounces fresh crabmeat
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Spanish paprika (preferably sweet)
1 bunch thinly sliced green onion for garnish
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in onion, jalepeno peppers, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir seafood seasoning and cayenne pepper into onion mixture; cook for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle flour over onion mixture; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and 2 ounces crabmeat into the onion mixture; increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer.
  • Place 1 cup water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and garlic into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
  • Pour corn puree into the Dutch oven and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until chowder is thicker and the color deepens, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir 6 ounces of crabmeat, paprika, and heavy cream into chowder. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with green onions and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 217 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SHERYL'S CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER



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You don't have to run to a fancy restaurant to enjoy this delicious corn and crab chowder!

Provided by sfarrish

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 23

5 slices bacon
1 tablespoon clarified butter
¾ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon brandy
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups fresh corn kernels
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 ½ quarts chicken stock
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 pound peeled and deveined small shrimp
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon, and reserve the grease. Allow the bacon to cool, then crumble, and set aside with the grease.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of clarified butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Pour in the white wine and brandy, and bring to a simmer. Season with the basil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the corn and potatoes, then pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour has turned the color of peanut butter to make a roux, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the roux into the soup, and pour in the heavy cream, half-and-half cream, reserved bacon and grease, and shrimp. Return to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook until the shrimp are no longer translucent in the center, the potatoes are tender, and the soup has thickened, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with Creole seasoning, and stir in the crab meat to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 240.2 mg, Fat 48 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 27.3 g, Sodium 1016.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

SWEET CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups homemade fish stock or bottled clam juice
1/2 cup diced potato
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped white crabmeat
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute the onion and celery until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually add the stock, whisking until you have a smooth liquid. Add the potatoes, corn, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the crabmeat and heavy cream and heat the soup gently but thoroughly. Do not let it boil or the soup may curdle. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

MARYLAND CRAB-SWEET CORN CHOWDER



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This is a recipe from a bed and breakfast here in Maryland. Once we tried it, it became a family favorite and a traditional Thanksgiving dish.

Provided by Mom of Five

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 medium potato, peeled and finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup yellow sweet peppers or 1/4 cup green sweet pepper
6 ounces crabmeat, fresh,frozen or canned

Steps:

  • In a 2 qt saucepan, cook half of the whole kernel corn, the onion and garlic in hot cooking oil till onion is tender, not brown.
  • Carefully add chicken broth.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in whipping cream, salt, and white pepper.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 10 min.
  • or until slightly thickened.
  • Watch carefully because it may foam and rise in pan.
  • Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • Pour the cooled mixture into a blender container.
  • Cover and blend until smooth.
  • Return to same sauce pan.
  • Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a small covered saucepan cook remaining corn and potato in boiling, salted water for two minutes.
  • Add chopped sweet pepper.
  • Cover and cook about 1 minute or til tender.
  • Drain.
  • Stir the drained vegetables into the soup.
  • Add the fresh or frozen crab meat; heat through.
  • If desired, garnish with parsley and red pepper strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 531.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 11

CRAB CORN CHOWDER



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No time to make a homemade soup? Think again! You'll be ladling out steamy bowls of satisfying chowder in no time. Canned corn and crab blend beautifully in this creamy, colorful soup. -Sarah McClanahan, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 cups boiling water
6 bacon strips, diced
1/3 cup each diced sweet red, yellow and orange peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half cream
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/2 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • 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. , 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Add a splash of dry white wine or lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn or canned corn (drained and rinsed).
  • To make the chowder creamy, blend a portion of the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth, then stir it back into the pot.
  • Serve the chowder with crusty bread, crackers, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Corn chowder with crab is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover corn. This recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this corn chowder with crab a try.

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