Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort of our Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic. This creamy, rich soup combines the sweetness of lump crab meat with fresh vegetables and a blend of spices, creating a delightful coastal experience right in your home. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this soup is both easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a bowlful of warmth that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until tender (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add broth while stirring; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Mix in half-and-half or cream along with Old Bay seasoning; let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and heat through (3–4 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg