Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Indulgent Crab Soup, a coastal classic that brings rich flavors and creamy goodness right to your kitchen. This delightful soup features tender lump crab meat nestled in a savory base of sautéed vegetables, seafood stock, and half-and-half, creating a luxurious experience for your taste buds. Perfect for cozy nights or elegant gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and versatile enough to customize to your liking. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic; sauté until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually pour in seafood stock while stirring; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate half-and-half, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat; heat through (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon juice or zest. Feel free to substitute crab meat with shrimp or lobster for variation.
