Easy Crab and Corn Chowder

🥣 Easy Crab and Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter

1 medium onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)

2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced

3 cups chicken or seafood stock

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)

1 lb lump crab meat (imitation crab works too)

½ tsp paprika

Salt & black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).

2. Add potatoes & corn

Stir in potatoes and corn. Cook for another 2 minutes.

3. Add stock & simmer

Pour in the chicken/seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

4. Make it creamy

Stir in cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

5. Add crab

Gently fold in crab meat. Simmer another 2–3 minutes—just until heated through.

6. Serve

Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with parsley or chives, and enjoy!

👉 This is a hearty, cozy chowder that’s easy to make with everyday ingredients.