Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of our Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic. This creamy and flavorful soup captures the essence of coastal cuisine, featuring tender lump crab meat blended with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or elegant gatherings, this dish brings comfort and sophistication to your dining table. In just 30 minutes, you can create a rich and satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike. With its velvety texture and delightful seafood flavor, this crab soup is sure to become a cherished staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 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 pound lump crab meat
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 whole lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic; sauté until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to combine; cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add seafood stock or chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps; bring to a simmer.
- Add half-and-half or heavy cream; heat through without boiling.
- Stir in Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat; warm through for about 3–5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg