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Cream of Crab Soup

Delicious Cream of Crab Soup Recipe in Just 35 Minutes

This creamy and flavorful Cream of Crab Soup will impress everyone at your table with its rich crab taste and comforting texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 479
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat

Equipment

  • large pot
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium/low heat. Once melted, add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened.
  2. Add flour and whisk until absorbed by the butter. Add Old Bay, salt, and pepper and continue to cook, whisking or stirring well, for another 90 seconds.
  3. Slowly whisk in half and half until all has been added. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened (it should coat the back of a spoon).
  4. Slowly stir in heavy cream, then add sherry and crab meat. Stir gently until combined and reduce heat to low. Cook 5-10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, taste-test for more spices then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 16gFat: 41gSodium: 638mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7g

Notes

For an extra touch, consider garnishing with fresh herbs or a drizzle of additional cream before serving.

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