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Indulgent Crab Soup

Indulgent Crab Soup: Your New Comfort Food Favorite

Indulgent Crab Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring sweet crab meat and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Helps sauté vegetables
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 1 Celery Diced
  • 1 Carrot Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Thickening and Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Flour To thicken the soup
  • 4 cups Seafood Stock or Chicken Broth Forms the savory base
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half or Heavy Cream Creates the creamy texture
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Enhances seafood flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds depth and smokiness
For the Star Ingredient
  • 1 pound Lump Crab Meat Main ingredient
For Garnishing
  • Fresh Parsley For garnish
  • Lemon Wedges To enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced celery, and grated carrot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture and stir for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in seafood stock or chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in half-and-half, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Fold in lump crab meat gently for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and avoid overcooking the crab. Adjust seasoning to taste and consider garnishing with parsley and lemon wedges for brightness.

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