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Seafood Chowder

Perfect comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. butter, cubed
  • 14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
  • 1 c. cubed peeled potato (1 large)
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1/4 c. V-8 juice
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Pinch of Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 t. lemon-pepper
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
  • 1-1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can (6.5 oz.) premium crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 1 c. pre-cooked small shrimp (if frozen, thaw, rinse and pat dry)

Instructions

In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender.

Stir in broth, potato, celery, carrots, V-8 juice, red pepper flakes, Old Bay seasoning and lemon-pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Check after 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.

Add the cheese, crab and shrimp; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

NOTE: Serves 4. You can substitute ham or chicken instead of seafood (then don’t add Clamato Juice).