Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter
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1 small white onion, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1/4 cup flour
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4 cups milk
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon paprika
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1/8 teaspoon chili powder
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1 cup frozen corn, thawed
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
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12 -16 ounces fresh lump crabmeat (I usually use a full pound)
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2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild cheddar)
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salt, if needed, to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until tender.
- Add flour; stirring constantly.
- Stir in milk gradually; add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper, paprika and chili powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
- Add corn, tomatoes and crabmeat; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in cheese until soup is heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve. Garnish with the chopped parsley.