Description
Indulge in the warmth and richness of our Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic. This creamy crab soup combines fresh lump crab meat with a medley of sautéed vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious broth seasoned with Old Bay and paprika. Perfect as a comforting meal on chilly evenings or as an elegant starter for gatherings, this soup is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for cooks of all levels, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of the coast right at home.
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
- Seasonings: Old Bay, Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper
- Fresh Parsley and Lemon Wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrot until softened (5–7 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour to coat the veggies. Gradually add seafood stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in half-and-half or heavy cream along with Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and let cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg