CAJUN CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER

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I skipped the wine and used evaporated milk in place of heavy cream. I also skipped the sour cream, but this was still delicious. I used crab and lobster and threw in a couple potatoes for fun. Recipe courtesy of The Soup Cookbook.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
3/4 cup white wine (medium-dry)
2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
8 ounces crabmeat
salt
pepper
whole wheat bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pan.
  • Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Increase the heat to medium, pour in the wine, and cook for 2 minutes, until the alcohol has evaporated.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil, then add the corn, cayenne, and mixed herbs.
  • Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream and simmer gently over very low heat for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let the soup boil.
  • Gradually add the sour cream, whisking continuously with a balloon whisk, then stir in the dill and crabmeat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat gently for 3 to 4 minutes, then ladle into warmed bowls and serve immediately with bread rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 431.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 10.5

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