A hearty, comforting chowder packed with shrimp, crab, tender potatoes, and vegetables in a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners! 🌟 Ingredients 4 tbsp butter 1 medium onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock) 1 bay leaf 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning) 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup whole milk ½ lb (225g) shrimp, peeled & deveined ½ lb (225g) lump crab meat 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) Salt & black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Lemon wedges (for serving, optional) 👩‍🍳 Instructions 1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more. 2️⃣ Simmer the Base Add diced potatoes, seafood stock, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (12–15 minutes). 3️⃣ Make it Creamy Stir in heavy cream, milk, and corn. Simmer gently for 5 minutes (don’t boil). 4️⃣ Add Seafood Add shrimp and crab meat. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (about 3–4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. 5️⃣ Serve Ladle chowder into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread. ⏱ Prep Time: 15 min 🔥 Cook Time: 30 min 🍲 Serves: 6 #seafood #soup #souprecipe #seafoodsoup #fallrecipes - @foodandperfumelover