LOW FAT CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER

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Make and share this Low Fat Crab and Corn Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TakeOut4Me

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 cup cubed potato (about 2 large)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) can corn (Mexicorn is best)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth (Swanson)
4 cups skim milk
1 teaspoon butter
1 bay leaf
1 (6 ounce) can premium lump crabmeat
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon flour (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes, stirring often.
Add celery, carrot, potatoes and peppers and saute until slightly softened, about 5 minutes (NOTE: if potatoes stick, add a little more oil).
If you prefer thicker chowder, add the flour now and stir constantly for 2 minutes until cooked
Add corn, broth and milk and Bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
Simmer over medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
Gently stir in can of crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning.
Salt, Pepper and butter to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 356, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 22.8

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