Hearty, creamy, and all around awesome! You can garnish with cheese, if you like, and serve with crusty French bread and a cold beer!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¾ cup onion, chopped
- 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 16 ounces fresh lump crabmeat
Directions
Step 1
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir corn into boiling broth. Simmer about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.
Step 2
Remove 1 cup of soup, and set aside to cool slightly. Then pour into a food processor. Pour in half-and-half. Puree for 30 to 45 seconds, and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, stir together flour and milk. Slowly stir into simmering soup. Stirring constantly, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Then stir in pureed mixture.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low, stir in crab meat, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 219 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 12% |
Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
Cholesterol59mg | 20% |
Sodium993mg | 43% |
Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 9% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein14g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 43% |
Calcium69mg | 5% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium472mg | 10% |
*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.
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