CRAB AND CAULIFLOWER CHOWDER

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This recipe was discovered in BH&G's Appetizer's publication and is a delicious way to begin a festive meal. Or, make it for a special lunch or light dinner for yourself.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 1/4 cups milk
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup crabmeat
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower and water in a saucepan and bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 4 minutes or just until crisp tender. Do not drain. Set aside.
  • Melt butter over medium heat and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add broth and milk and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened and bubbly.
  • stir in the undrained cauliflower, cream cheese, pimiento, parsley, chives and salt.
  • Stir over low heat until cream cheese melts.
  • Stir in the crabmeat and heat through, then add wine.
  • Serve sprinkled with more chives and parsley if desired.
  • You can make this ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently and then serve.

Faruk Hossen
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This chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


KRM RAMY
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I love the idea of using cauliflower in chowder. It's a great way to add some extra vegetables to your meal.


Jorja West
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This chowder was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh crab and cauliflower, and the flavor was amazing.


John Handcock
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I made this chowder for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


gore Kittenpawz
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This chowder was delicious! I loved the combination of crab and cauliflower. The broth was creamy and rich, and the crab was perfectly cooked.


Mhedi Hasan
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The chowder was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped. I think I would have added more spices and herbs.


DJINN
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This chowder was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less butter and cream.


Johnnyboy Redelinghuys
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I love crab and cauliflower chowder! This recipe was easy to follow and the chowder turned out great. I used fresh crab and cauliflower, and the flavor was amazing.


ryder santosh
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This chowder was easy to make and very delicious. The cauliflower gave it a nice creamy texture, and the crab was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdalle Legend
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I was a bit skeptical about the cauliflower in this chowder, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice texture and flavor. The crab was also very fresh and flavorful.


Katumba Ramathan
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This chowder was a hit with my family! The crab and cauliflower combination was unique and flavorful, and the broth was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


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