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Healthy Meals Monday: Chunky Potato Crab Chowder

There is nothing better than warming up with a hot bowl of soup, on a cold winter day. This Chunky Potato Crab Chowder is so easy to make and full of amazing flavor. It comes together quickly and will soon be a family favorite, it your home too.
Serving4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion , chopped,  (I like my onion chopped small)
  • ¾ cup celery, chopped
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pound red potatoes, chopped into one inch cubed squares
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups skim milk
  • 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 14¾ ounces cream style corn, 1 can
  • 14 ounces chicken broth, fat free, less sodium
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté 4 minutes.
  • Add potato; sauté 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in milk, thyme, pepper, nutmeg, corn, and broth. Bring to a simmer 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.

Notes

Serve your soup with one of these sides-
   Easy Garlic Breadsticks
–30 Minute Dinner Rolls
–Whole Wheat Bread
–Cheesy Jalapeno Garlic Bread
–Zesty Cheese Bread

Nutrition

Calories: 364 kcal · Carbohydrates: 57 g · Protein: 22 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 42 mg · Sodium: 1871 mg · Potassium: 1265 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 14 g · Vitamin A: 1046 IU · Vitamin C: 39 mg · Calcium: 285 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course, Soup