Crab-Corn Chowder - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Crab-Corn Chowder is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Kent Rathbun Dallas chef Kent Rathbun created this recipe for Epicurious's Wine.Dine.Donate program. It makes an elegant first course for Thanksgiving dinner.

Ingredients

4 ears corn, shucked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound bacon, diced
2 medium onions, diced (about 2 cups)
8 cloves garlic, minced
4 shallots, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 dried bay leaves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 large potatoes)
3 tablespoons maple syrup (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (from about 4 sprigs)
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare grill (moderately high heat).
Brush corn with olive oil. Grill ears until kernels soften and develop grill marks, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. When cool enough to handle, use large knife to cut kernels from cobs. Set aside.
In heavy, large pot over moderate heat, sauté bacon until crisp, about 14 to 16 minutes. Add onions, garlic, shallots, celery, and bay leaves and sauté until translucent, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add butter and heat until melted, less than 1 minute. Using wooden spoon, stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 3 minutes. Lower heat to moderately low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until paste is color of peanut butter, about 6 minutes.
Whisk in milk and cream, then add potatoes. Raise heat to high and bring to simmer, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, until soup thickens and potatoes are tender, about 17 to 19 minutes.
Stir in maple syrup, thyme, basil, and chives. Gently stir in crab meat, corn, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crab-Corn Chowder good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crab-Corn Chowder recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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