Description
Warm, hearty, and packed with Southern comfort, this Creamy Cajun Crab & Corn Chowder brings bold Cajun spice and velvety richness together in one comforting bowl. A perfect dish for cozy nights, easy dinners, or seafood lovers looking for a twist. Sweet crab, juicy corn, and a creamy broth make this an irresistible quick dinner idea, hearty lunch option, or indulgent appetizer. If you’re hunting for healthy-ish comfort food or new soup ideas, this easy recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 pound lump crab meat
2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes to create a roux.
4. Slowly pour in the seafood stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
5. Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in sweet corn and lump crab meat. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until everything is heated through.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Let it warm through without boiling.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra paprika if desired.
Notes
For a smoother chowder, blend half the soup using an immersion blender before adding the crab.
Use fresh lump crab if possible for the best texture and flavor, but canned works in a pinch.
For extra richness, add a splash of white wine with the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy chowder, cajun crab soup, easy seafood recipe, corn chowder, quick dinner