Jul 14 2026
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New England Crab Chowder Recipe

Inspired by Crab Shell
Time45m
Serves4

Warm up with our New England Crab Chowder, a creamy and rich blend of tender lump crab meat, sweet corn, and potatoes, all simmered to perfection in a velvety broth infused with hints of thyme and bay leaf. Each spoonful delivers a taste of coastal comfort, making it the perfect companion for any seafood lover.

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Ingredients

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Chowder Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble. Leave the bacon drippings in the pot.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add butter, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Thicken the Chowder

    Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture and stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Potatoes

    Slowly add chicken broth while stirring, then add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Finish with Cream and Seasoning

    Stir in the heavy cream, crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Garnish with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley before serving.

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