Golden Seafood Chowder

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1 cup cubed peeled potato
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1/4 cup Clamato juice
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
• 1 cup cooked shrimp

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potato, celery, carrots, Clamato juice and lemon-pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese, crab and shrimp; cook and stir until cheese is melted.