Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder
Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder pairs sweet, delicate crab with a velvety potato base and gentle aromatics for a rich, coastal flavor. Thyme and clam-fish broth add depth, while whole milk and cream create a lush, comforting texture perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant starter at a special gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir the onion, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper in the hot butter until the onion and celery begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir the potatoes, milk, broth, cream, and clam juice into the onion mixture.
- 4
Bring to a simmer; cook until the potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Pour the broth mixture into a blender, filling it no more than halfway.
- 6
Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before blending continuously.
- 7
Puree in batches until smooth.
- 8
Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the crabmeat.
- 9
Cook until the soup is hot and the crab is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 540.55 kcal High 27%
- Protein 30.62 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 57.99 g 21%
- Total Fat 20.22 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 11.94 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 194.67 mg High 65%
- Sodium 1813.87 mg High 79%
- Dietary Fiber 5.04 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 413.21 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 7.47 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 1266.58 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 71.95 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.97 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Clam Juice, Diced Potatoes, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 540.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Clam Juice, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Thyme, Heavy Cream. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 540.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder healthy?
- Creamy Dungeness Crab Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 540.55 calories and 30.62 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1813.87 mg (79% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.94 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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