Description
Indulge in the warmth and richness of our Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic. This creamy, savory soup is a delightful blend of lump crab meat, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of Old Bay seasoning that brings the essence of the ocean straight to your kitchen. Perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. With just 30 minutes from prep to table, it’s an easy yet sophisticated choice that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a fresh salad to enhance the experience and enjoy a taste of coastal comfort.
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
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 1 pound Lump Crab Meat
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for another minute. Gradually add seafood stock while stirring continuously.
- Once simmering, add half-and-half or cream, followed by Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat; heat through for about 5 minutes without breaking the crab.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg