crab n cheddar chowder

Ingredients For crab n cheddar chowder

• 1 lb

  crab claw meat, steamed
• 1/2 c

  sweet mini peppers, finely diced
• 1 stalk

  celery, finely diced
• 1 md

  carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1/2 c

  broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 c

  onion, finely diced
• 1/4 c

  flour
• 3 c

  half and half, separated
• 1 c

  water
• 1 1/2 c

  finely shredded velveeta cheese (the one they sell pre-shredded)
• 1 1/2 c

  finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (i used sargentos 5 state blend)
• white pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp

  paprika
• dash

  freshly grated nutmeg to taste
• GARNISH
• 2 slice

  applewood smoked bacon, cooked and diced
• green onion, julienned pieces