Kelly's Seafood Chowder | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 - 2 pound(s) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 stick(s) plus 1 Tbsp butter, divided
• 1 1/2 large onion, diced
• 2 stalk(s) celery, diced
• 1 medium red pepper, diced
• 4 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 2 large red potaoes, diced
• 4 tablespoon(s) Old Bay seasoning, divided
• 1 teaspoon(s) season all, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil
• 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 32 ounce(s) chicken broth
• 1 1/2 - 2 quart(s) half and half
• 1+ cup(s) milk, 2% (optional to thin chowder)
• 1 cup(s) heavy cream (optional to thin chowder)
• 2 cup(s) corn kernels, fresh
• 1 can(s) chipotle pepper w/adobo sauce (7 oz)
• 1 pound(s) backfin/lump crab meat (fresh preferably, not pasteurized)
• 1/8 cup(s) brandy (optional)