Cream of Crab Soup: Indulgent Comfort for Seafood Lovers
Indulge in the creamy richness of this delicious crab soup, perfect for seafood lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add seafood stock gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add crab meat, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Fresh herbs like dill can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cream of Crab Soup, crab soup, seafood recipe