Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: A Cozy Coastal Comfort Classic
This indulgent crab soup is the perfect cozy dish to warm you up. It’s creamy, rich, and loaded with crab meat, making it a classic coastal comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound crab meat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the crab meat and Old Bay seasoning, stirring gently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Ensure to use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crab soup, coastal comfort food, cozy recipe