Creamy Corn Crab Soup

Name: Creamy Corn Crab Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups frozen corn; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more for optional topping; Optional: Minced chives and crushed red pepper flakes

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

This creamy soup is fast, easy and very tasty. Corn really stars in this delectable recipe, and crabmeat makes it a little more special. It will get high marks from both busy cooks and lovers of flavorful homemade food.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups frozen corn
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more for optional topping
Optional: Minced chives and crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, corn and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
2. In a blender, puree half the corn mixture. Return to pan. Stir in the crab, milk and pepper; cook over low heat until heated through (do not boil). If desired, top with fresh cracked pepper, chives and crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 219 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

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