Crawfish Chowder

Name: Crawfish Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter; ½ bunch green onions, chopped; ½ cup butter; 2 pounds frozen crawfish, cleaned; 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup; 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups half-and-half cream; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Rating: 4.84 stars

292 Ratings
235 Reviews
15 Photos

I serve this chowder Christmas night. Everyone welcomes the change from all of the junk food and turkey. It is very creamy and satisfying. Serve it with cornbread or crusty French bread.

By STKA

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute green onions in butter until tender. Remove from pan, and set aside. In the same skillet, melt 1/2 cup of butter, and saute the crawfish for 5 minutes; set aside.

Advertisement
Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat, combine potato soup, mushroom soup, corn, and cream cheese. Mix well, and bring to a slow boil. Stir in half-and-half, sauteed green onions, and crawfish. Season with cayenne pepper. Bring to a low boil, and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

394.6 calories; 17.7 g protein; 20.6 g carbohydrates; 166.5 mg cholesterol; 934.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (235)

Most helpful positive review

Sabrina T

01/30/2007

This recipe is outstanding! I have been making this for a couple of years now and always receive compliments from family and friends. Very simple recipe to follow and the results are "restaurant quality". This recipe blows away the local "Award-Winning Shrimp Bisque". I use the crawfish tail meat that you can get in the frozen seafood section at Walmart. Read More

Helpful

(103)

Most helpful critical review

KOALAGIRL

05/01/2006

With the exception of crawfish for crab this is the exact same recipe for a crab corn chowder I got from a friend. Spice it up with cayenne or Tabasco sauce. It needs a kick to take it over the top! Read More

Helpful

(26)

292 Ratings

5 star values: 252
4 star values: 34
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

Reviews: Most Helpful

Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

Sabrina T

01/30/2007

Helpful

(103)

DIANEM527

11/04/2003

This is an excellent chowder. Due to the exorbitant price of crawfish I used two pounds of shrimp and to lighten up a little we used the fat free half and half. It took overnight in the frig for the flavors to completely meld. This is definitely a keeper. Read More

Helpful

(91)

Crystal

01/09/2006

I doubled the cream cheese and corn as a previous reviewer mentioned and used Old Bay Seasoning instead of cayenne. Also I used one medium yellow onion 5 small red potatoes (diced) fresh mushrooms and 1 lb ground italian sausage all fried separately in a pan (w/ butter if needed) and Old Bay Seasoning and added to the soup. Instead of using 2 lbs of crawfish i used 1 lb. If using sausage 1 lb is plenty! My husband said it was the best chowder he has ever had. I agree! Read More

Helpful

(89)

LYNNKELLY

04/12/2005

I discovered this recipe on your web-site about 3 years ago. I have made this dozens of times. This is the most requested recipe I have ever had. When asked what I should bring this is the dish of choice. The only thing I do differently is that I double the amount of cream cheese and the corn. I have made it exactly as the recipe shows and it's still REALLY GOOD. Being from Louisiana crawfish may be more attainble for me. I have also made this dish with shrimp and crabmeat and it is still DELICIOUS. Read More

Helpful

(44)

kado

02/21/2006

I've made this twice now. Both times this chowder received raves from my family and my friends. I haven't changed the recipe a bit - I just doubled it because everyone goes back for seconds (and thirds).I'm from Louisiana so I am particular about my crawfish - this passed all my tests for a delicious use of Louisiana crawfish! Thanks Tina! Read More

Helpful

(41)

EMILY052005

01/11/2006

I was very pleased with this recipe; however I made a few substitutions (Smart Balance for the butter 98% fat free cream of mushroom fat free cream cheese fat free half & half) omissions (green onions) and additions (imitation crab meat broccoli and garlic powder). I would definitely make this again except I would add more half & half to increase creaminess. Read More

Helpful

(37)

Les

01/10/2008

This is absolutely the best crawfish chowder ever! Everytime I make it I get rave reviews and everyone wants the recipe. I also add about 2 large red potatoes parboiled and cut in small pieces about 1/2 cup dry sherry at the end! If you have a super Walmart nearby you can get the crawfish meat cleaned and packaged in 12oz packets. Read More

Helpful

(30)

KOALAGIRL

04/30/2006

Helpful

(26)

MaryAnn Fox Daugherty

05/03/2007

Made this tonight exactly as recipes is written. Everyone loved it. Even my 3 year old son. It is very rich so I will try to make it again with lighter ingredients. Great recipe!!!! Read More

Helpful

(25)

More Reviews

Back to Crawfish Chowder

All Reviews for Crawfish Chowder

- of Reviews

Nutritional Information

Crawfish Chowder

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 394.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 35 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 42 %

saturated fat: 79 %

cholesterol: 56 %

vitamin a iu: 19 %

niacin equivalents: 41 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 9 %

calcium: 11 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 14 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 37 %

thiamin: 8 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Reviews for: Photos of Crawfish Chowder

1 of 235

All Reviews

Sabrina T

01/30/2007

Helpful

(103)

DIANEM527

11/04/2003

Helpful

(91)

Crystal

01/09/2006

Helpful

(89)

LYNNKELLY

04/12/2005

Helpful

(44)

kado

02/21/2006

Helpful

(41)

EMILY052005

01/11/2006

Helpful

(37)

Les

01/10/2008

Helpful

(30)

KOALAGIRL

04/30/2006

With the exception of crawfish for crab this is the exact same recipe for a crab corn chowder I got from a friend. Spice it up with cayenne or Tabasco sauce. It needs a kick to take it over the top!

Helpful

(26)

MaryAnn Fox Daugherty

05/03/2007

Made this tonight exactly as recipes is written. Everyone loved it. Even my 3 year old son. It is very rich so I will try to make it again with lighter ingredients. Great recipe!!!!

Helpful

(25)