Description
Indulge in our Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe, a creamy and satisfying dish that captures the essence of coastal cuisine right in your kitchen. This delightful soup features succulent lump crab meat complemented by fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and a rich, velvety base. Perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, each bowl is brimming with flavor and warmth, making it an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrot for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables; stir well for about 2 minutes. Gradually add seafood stock or chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in half-and-half or heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg