1/4 CUP BUTTER

1/4 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

2 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH

2 CUPS HALF – AND – HALF

1 POUND FRESH LUMP CRABMEAT, DRAINED

1 (11 OZ) CAN WHOLE KERNEL CORN, DRAINED

1/2 TEASPOON SALT

1/4 TEASPOON GARLIC POWDER

1/4 TEASPOON PEPPER

1.Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until mixture is smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in half – and – half and remaining ingredients; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 21 minutes