Delmarva Crab And Corn Chowder
["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"]
["*Four cups defatted chicken broth may be used instead of clam juice and water."]
["corn", "butter", "onion", "water", "salt", "crab meat", "red bell pepper", "clam juice", "Bay seafood seasoning", "cayenne"]