Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic
Indulge in our creamy Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic, a dish that brings the ocean’s flavors to your dining table. This rich and satisfying soup features tender lump crab meat, fresh vegetables, and a blend of spices that create an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings, this delightful recipe is simple to prepare with just a few quality ingredients. In only 10 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking, you can enjoy a bowl of warmth that’s both comforting and luxurious. Serve it with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal that will impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Coastal
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 teaspoon Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 pound Lump Crab Meat
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 1 whole Lemon Wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually add seafood stock or chicken broth while stirring; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in half-and-half or heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and warm through for about 1 minute.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg