Chunky Potato-crab Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb red potatoes (cubed)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
• 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 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.