Description
Bubba’s Crab Stew: Creamy Comfort for Cozy Nights is the ultimate dish to bring warmth and satisfaction to your chilly evenings. This creamy Southern stew features succulent fresh crab meat paired with a medley of hearty vegetables, resulting in a rich and flavorful meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or a quiet dinner at home. With its comforting flavors and straightforward preparation, this stew will quickly become a cherished staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bulb fennel
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cups self-rising flour
- 4 cups crab base
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cups cooking sherry
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by washing and chopping them into small, uniform pieces.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped fennel, celery, and onion; sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour to form a roux, then gradually add the crab base while stirring continuously.
- Pour in the heavy cream and half-and-half, followed by cooking sherry and whole milk; stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; let simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg