Best 5 Creole Crab And Corn Chowder Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant heart of Louisiana with Creole crab and corn chowder, a symphony of flavors that captures the essence of Creole cuisine. This delectable dish seamlessly blends succulent crab meat, tender corn kernels, and a medley of aromatic vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. Infused with the holy trinity of Cajun and Creole cooking – onions, celery, and bell peppers – this chowder delivers a harmonious balance of savory and sweet notes. As the chowder simmers, a symphony of spices, including paprika, thyme, and cayenne, dances in harmony, adding layers of warmth and depth to the broth. Served piping hot, this comforting chowder is a culinary masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of New Orleans.

In addition to the classic Creole crab and corn chowder recipe, this culinary exploration offers a tantalizing array of variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Indulge in the smoky richness of the andouille sausage and crab chowder, where the spicy andouille sausage adds a delightful kick to the traditional recipe. For a lighter and refreshing twist, try the crab and corn chowder with roasted red pepper, where the vibrant roasted red peppers lend a touch of sweetness and a pop of color. If you're seeking a vegetarian delight, the vegetable crab and corn chowder offers a symphony of fresh vegetables, showcasing the natural sweetness of corn and the earthy notes of mushrooms. And for those with a gluten-free lifestyle, the gluten-free crab and corn chowder provides a delectable alternative without compromising on flavor.

No matter your culinary preferences, the Creole crab and corn chowder, in all its variations, promises an unforgettable taste experience. Dive into the vibrant flavors of Louisiana and let this chowder warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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 CORN CHOWDER



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Spicy and sweet - a delicious twist on traditional corn chowder. From Joe Simmer's Creole Slow Cookin' cookbook with a few changes for our tastes. I often dice the vegetables (except carrots and potatoes which I chop while the bacon is cooking) the day before cooking to save time. It's a lot of chopping but sooooo worth it! Enjoy!

Provided by Candy C

Categories     Chowders

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 slices bacon
1 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 lb tasso, chopped (or smoked sausage or ham if you can't get tasso)
2 large carrots, diced
1/2 lb red potatoes, chopped
1 lb corn kernel, frozen, thawed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans creamed corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken stock or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp and set aside.
  • Saute the onion, bell peppers, and celery in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the minced garlic, black and cayenne pepper, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and tasso and cook for 1 minute.
  • While the vegetables are sauteeing, add the crumbled cooked bacon, carrots, potatoes, corn, creamed corn and chicken stock to your crock pot.
  • Transfer the sauteed veggie mixture to the crock pot.
  • Stir to mix, cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours.
  • Turn crock pot to high and add the cream and green onion and cook an additional 30 minutes.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use canned crab meat, but be sure to drain it well and rinse it before using.
  • Don't overcook the crab: Crab meat cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crab meat will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for corn, celery, onion, and bell pepper. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, or zucchini.
  • Season the chowder to taste: The amount of salt and pepper you add to the chowder will depend on your personal preference. Be sure to taste the chowder before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the chowder with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for crab and corn chowder include sour cream, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Creole crab and corn chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your chowder thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Creole crab and corn chowder a try.

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