Crab (Shrimp or Crawfish) Corn Chowder

Cajuns love their seafood. This “soup for the Cajun soul” can be made with crab, shrimp, crawfish, all three or in combination with each other. Experiment with the mixtures of the seafood available in your area.

Ingredients

• 1 block margarine or butter (8 tbsp)
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 (14 oz) can cream style corn
• 1 1/2 tbsp Chicken Base
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 tbsp white wine - optional
• 1 pound crabmeat, shrimp or crawfish
• 1 pint whipping cream
• 1/4 cup each parsley and green onion top (scallions) or more
• Salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Directions