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Chunky Potato-crab Chowder
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
This easy New-England style chowder lets red-skinned potatoes shine. Cream-style corn is a suprise ingredient that adds a little sweetness and contributes to the creamy texture. Taken from Cooking Light 2004.
Ingredients:
2t butter
1c onion, chopped
3/4c celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 1/2c red potato, 1 cubed, about 1 pound
3t all-purpose flour
2 1/2c 2% reduced-fat milk
2t fresh thyme, chopped
1/2t freshly ground black pepper
1/4t whole nutmeg, grated
1 (14 3/4oz) can cream style corn
1 (14oz) can chicken broth, fat-free, less-sodium
8oz lump crab meat, shell pieces removed
3t fresh parsley, chopped
1t salt
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute 4 minutes. Add potato; saute 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour; saute 1 minute. Stir in milk and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stirring frequently. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in crab, parsley, and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Serving size 1 1/2 cups: 265 calories; 23% from fat.
By RecipeOfHealth.com