Delmarva Crab And Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 ears fresh corn or 1 1/2 c. frozen whole kernels
2 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 c. water *
1/4 tsp. salt
8 oz. fresh crab meat
1 red bell pepper, seeded
1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice *
1/2 tsp. Old Bay seafood seasoning
cayenne or black pepper

Preparation

*Four cups defatted chicken broth may be used instead of clam juice and water.