Corn Chowder with Rice Beans, Chayote and Crab

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Hot, Tamales
1cRice beans or other very small white beans
1Onion, cut in half and Stuck With 2 Cloves
1Bay leaf
2tsSalt
2tbOlive oil
1mdOnion, diced
1/2tsFreshly ground pepper
3Garlic cloves, minced or pureed
12Jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced
2cCorn kernels, from about 6 ears
2qtChicken stock
Vegetable stock or
Water
2Chayote squash, diced
2Red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, Seeded And Diced
1/2lbLump crabmeat, picked over
1/2cCrema Creme Fraiche Or sour cream
Minced chives for garnish
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