Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic. This creamy, heartwarming soup beautifully captures the essence of coastal cuisine, making it perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With tender lump crab meat and a luscious blend of fresh ingredients, each spoonful offers a delightful taste of the sea that will leave you craving more. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this crab soup is destined to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy it as an elegant main course or a comforting appetizer that will impress your guests.
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 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, combine butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for an additional 2 minutes to thicken.
- Gradually stir in seafood stock or chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add half-and-half or cream and return to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat; heat through on low for about 5 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg