Creamy Crab Chowder

Name: Creamy Crab Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bacon grease; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1.5 cups chicken stock; 1 quart heavy cream; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon seasoned salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon chili powder; 0.125 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 pinch white sugar; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pound fresh crabmeat; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed; 0.25 cup dry sherry

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This creamy crab chowder recipe is made with sautéed onions, celery, garlic, and parsley. It is one of my family's favorites.

Submitted by LANAN

Updated on January 14, 2025

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

8

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2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 quart heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
¼ cup dry sherry (Optional)

Directions

Melt bacon grease and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, celery, and parsley until onion is browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; pour in stock. Slowly stir in cream, salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, chili powder, dill, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Add crabmeat; simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
Mix flour with water in a small bowl; pour into chowder. Stir until slightly thickened. Add sherry just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

513	Calories
48g	Fat
8g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 513
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g	61%
Saturated Fat 29g	147%
Cholesterol 221mg	74%
Sodium 621mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g	27%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 141mg	11%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 296mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Creamy Crab Chowder

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