Cauliflower Crab Chowder

By CarrieG

Ingredients

• 3 c coarsely chopped cauliflower
• 1 c water
• 1/4 c butter
• 1/3 c flour
• 2 c milk
• 1 1/2 c chicken broth
• 4 oz pkg cream cheese,softened and cubed
• 1/2 c finely chopped onions
• 1/4 c finely chopped red pepper
• 1 pkg crab meat (canned or frozen crab or shrimp may be used)
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cauliflower and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil
Cover and simmer about 5 min,or until tender crisp
Do not drain cauliflower
Melt butter in a large saucepan
Stir in flour and mix well
Gradually add milk and chicken broth,stirring until smooth
Cook, stirring constantly,just until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened
Add cream cheese,stirring until smooth
Stir in cauliflower and remaining ingredients
Heat through