Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 celery, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons chicken soup base
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 quart half-and-half cream
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onions and celery; saute until onions are transparent, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, mixing well.
  • Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Do not burn, or let it go lumpy.
  • Add water, chicken broth and chicken soup base; stir until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in parsley and diced potato.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cream, soy sauce, crab meat and seasonings.
  • Raise heat to medium and bring chowder just to a boil.
  • Serve hot.