This crab meat chowder is a great winter warmer. With all the vegetables and herbs in this recipe it's a complete one-pot meal and a real winner dish any day of the week.
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Crab meat and vegetable chowder

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When you are looking for a delicious soup recipe that can be a complete meal, Look no further. This crab meat and vegetable chowder recipe has it all!

A chunky creamy soup, a complete meal on it's own loaded with crab meat and tender vegetables.

This crab meat chowder is a great winter warmer. With all the vegetables and herbs in this recipe it's a complete one-pot meal and a real winner dish any day of the week.

Sweet crab meat and tender vegetables are combined in a creamy white wine broth finished with fresh herbs. This flavor packed chowder recipe is comfort food that can be easily enjoyed at home any day of the week. This soup pairs well with my fluffy Focaccia bread recipe.

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Ingredients

Lots of diced cooked vegetables in a creamy velvety soup complements the sweet delicate crab meat perfectly

  • Raw crab meat
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Potatoes
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Fish stock
  • White wine
  • Cream
  • Chives
  • Parsley
  • Dill

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

This Crab meat and vegetable chowder is easy to make and taste delicious. An excellent combination of sweet crab meat, creamy soup, tender vegetables and fresh herbs.

  1. Sweat onion, carrot, celery and garlic in butter until soft.
  2. Add flour and mix to thick paste.

3. Add the wine and cook for a couple of minutes until it's reduced by half.

4. Add the stock, half at the time. Mix well in between.

Crab meat added to the crab and vegetable soup

5. Add potatoes. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes.

6. Add cream and crab meat. Cook for another 10 minutes.

Fresh herbs added to the crab meat and vegetable chowder. In a large saucepan with a wooden spoon on a marbled bench top.

7. Season and add chopped herbs.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Hint: You can add any additional seafood to this chowder if you like. Simply substitute part of the crab meat for your favorite seafood.

Prawns, calamari, clams or pieces of fish fillets are also great in this soup.

Substitutions

  • You can substitute the plain flour to gluten free flour for a gluten free version of this recipe

Variations

  • I made this recipe with crab meat however this recipe can be made with any seafood you like. A marinara mix of seafood is a great option.
  • You can substitute the vegetables to any veggies of your liking. Sweet corn and peas are great options too.
  • You can easily make this chowder thicker or thinner to your liking by adjusting the amount of flour.
  • A slightly thicker version of this soup can be a perfect pie or voulevant filling

See this Roasted garlic cream soup on my website for another great soup recipe!

Equipment

Sauce pan

Chopping board

Knife

Storage

Store any leftover chowder covered in the fridge. Good for 3-4 days.

It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

Top Tip

Only add the fresh herbs last minute so they stay nice and vibrant. Avoid simmering the soup again after they have been added.

FAQ

What vegetables goes in a chowder?

Onions, garlic, carrots and celery.

Do you cook the crab before adding it to the chowder?

No, add raw crab meat or seafood that you are using and cook it in the chowder for best result.

What to Serve with Crab chowder

Fresh bread, Crackers, French fries

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Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Crab meat and vegetable chowder:

When you are looking for a delicious soup recipe that can be a complete meal. Look no further. This crab meat and veggie chowder recipe is a crowd pleaser and a complete meal on it's own loaded with crab meat and tender vegetables.

Impress your family or guests by serving this delicious crab and veg chowder that everyone will love!

Crab chowder served in a white soup bowl on a serving plate with a blue square napkin. The soup bowl is placed on a marbled stone top with parsley leaves and chives around it.

crab meat and veg chowder

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Sweet crab meat and tender vegetables are combined in a creamy white wine broth finished with fresh herbs. This flavor packed chowder recipe is comfort food that can be easily enjoyed at home any day of the week
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Notes

Only add the fresh herbs last minute so they stay nice and vibrant. Avoid simmering the soup again after they have been added.
Store any leftover chowder covered in the fridge. Good for 3-4 days.
It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
 

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When you are looking for a delicious soup recipe that can be a complete meal. Look no further. This crab meat and veggie chowder recipe is a crowd pleaser and a complete meal on it's own loaded with crab meat and tender vegetables. Impress your family or guests by serving this delicious crab and veg chowder that everyone will love!