Delicious Crab Soup Recipe: A Comforting Seafood Delight Recipe
This Delicious Crab Soup is a comforting and flavorful seafood delight perfect for warming up on chilly days. Made with fresh crab meat, aromatic vegetables, and a creamy base, this soup combines Old Bay seasoning and a touch of cayenne for a subtle kick, delivering a rich and satisfying bowl of coastal goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Liquids & Dairy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
Seafood & Seasonings
- 2 cups crab meat
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté the vegetables until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Add Stock and Simmer: Pour in 4 cups of seafood stock (or chicken stock) and bring the mixture to a boil. Optionally, add white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Season the Soup: Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Add Crab Meat: Gently fold in the crab meat and allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes so the crab absorbs the seasoning flavors.
- Incorporate Cream: Reduce heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Warm the soup through but avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more Old Bay seasoning or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness if desired.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting crab soup!
Notes
- Use fresh or canned crab meat for best results.
- Old Bay seasoning can be substituted with a blend of paprika, celery salt, and black pepper if unavailable.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk as suggested.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Adding a splash of white wine enhances depth of flavor but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
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