Crawfish Chowder

Crawfish Chowder
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    900

Indulge in a creamy, comforting Crawfish Chowder, a delightful departure from traditional holiday fare. This rich and satisfying soup, brimming with succulent crawfish and a medley of flavors, is perfect with crusty bread or warm cornbread.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    167 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    934 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped green onions until softened and fragrant (approximately 3-5 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.

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Recipe View 7 mins In the same skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add the crawfish tails and sauté until they turn pink and are heated through (approximately 5-7 minutes). Set aside with the green onions.

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Recipe View 1 mins In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the cream of potato soup, cream of mushroom soup, corn, and softened cream cheese. Stir well until the cream cheese is fully incorporated.

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04 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the half-and-half, sautéed green onions, and crawfish tails. Season with cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.

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Recipe View 5 mins Bring the chowder back to a low simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Be careful not to boil.

For a richer flavor, consider using heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
Fresh crawfish can be used, but ensure they are properly cleaned and cooked.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. A pinch of black pepper can also be added for extra flavor.
Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving for a pop of color and freshness.

Kris Russel

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 300 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Naomie Conn

    Easy to follow recipe and delicious results! I will definitely be making this again.

  • Bret Bosco

    This chowder was a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the kick from the cayenne pepper.

  • Dale Dibbert

    I used fresh crawfish and it was amazing! Definitely worth the extra effort.

  • Zackery Hilll

    I added a splash of sherry at the end and it gave it a really nice depth of flavor.

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