Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn
  • 1 cup corn, frozen
  • 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 2 cups nonfat milk
  • 8 ounces gnocchi
  • 8 ounces lump crabmeat

Method

  • In large saucepan, saute onion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • When onion is softened, add 1 cup of the canned corn, reserving remaining corn and liquid for use later.
  • Saute 15 more minutes.
  • Add remaining liquid from canned corn, 1 cup milk, and 1 cup water and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir flour into remaining half cup water until smooth (no lumps).
  • Stir contents of pan, pour into blender or food processor and blend on high for 30 seconds.
  • Keep in mind that this mixture is very hot, so be careful when blending.
  • Put a folded towel over the blender to prevent splatters and be sure lid is on securely.
  • Pour contents back into saucepan, return to medium-high heat.
  • Add remaining cup milk, gnocchi, and flour mixture, simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining canned corn, frozen corn and bring to a simmer.
  • Add crabmeat, and simmer 20 more minutes, stirring frequently.