Crab and Cauliflower Chowder

Submitted by Geema

"This recipe was discovered in BH&G's Appetizer's publication and is a delicious way to begin a festive meal. Or, make it for a special lunch or light dinner for yourself."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup crabmeat
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine

directions

1. Place the cauliflower and water in a saucepan and bring to boiling.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 4 minutes or just until crisp tender. Do not drain. Set aside.
3. Melt butter over medium heat and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
4. Add broth and milk and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened and bubbly.
5. stir in the undrained cauliflower, cream cheese, pimiento, parsley, chives and salt.
6. Stir over low heat until cream cheese melts.
7. Stir in the crabmeat and heat through, then add wine.
8. Serve sprinkled with more chives and parsley if desired.
9. You can make this ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently and then serve.

Reviews

[moocl005]

I too added sautéed onion and garlic, used tarragon instead of parsley and chives, a little more salt and pepper. Delicious!

 

[alostertag]

Very good, i made crab and shrimp cauliflower chowder. i added onions and garlic, and a lot more salt and pepper. The cauliflower gives a great texture like potatos but healthier

 

[yogiclarebear]

Nummmy! I used non-fat cream cheese, canned crabmeat, 2 cups chicken broth, extra cauliflower and some shredded carrots *takes a breath* and only 1 tbsp butter. I made this into 4 servings and we enjoyed it with a melt sandwich for supper. This is a light tasting chowder, not heavy "fishy" like other chowders. Very, very good!

 

[Meredith C-ville]

I caramelized an onion and a few cloves of garlic, then added water and cauliflower to cook as in the directions. It's hard to believe, but I got a smooth soup even for having replaced some of the butter with olive oil and using whole wheat flour (didn't have white)! I also used fat free evaporated milk and imitation crab (on sale). It all tasted absolutely decadent and rich, but was actually quite healthy. I served this with some whole wheat crisped pita triangles. Thanks for a great recipe.

 

[Annacia]

I think this is really outstanding. I used no butter, fat free cream cheese, fat free evaporated milk, no pimiento (I didn't have any) and imitation crab and it was still delicious and rich tasting. It was thickened with about a tsp of cornstarch mixed with the same amount of water which gave it a nice body but didn't really "thicken" it much. I made a one serving size for just myself and really wish I had made more. I will make more very soon. Excellent recipe that is very tolerant of changes for personal requirements.