Description
A delightful and creamy crab soup that embodies comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour to form a roux, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add the seafood stock, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Stir in the heavy cream and milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Add the crab meat and Old Bay seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of sherry.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg