Best 11 Creamy Crab And Broccoli Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our creamy crab and broccoli soup, a delectable dish that combines the sweet, succulent taste of crab with the vibrant green of broccoli, enveloped in a velvety smooth sauce. This soup is not only a culinary delight but also a treasure trove of nutrients, boasting generous amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals. As a bonus, we've included three additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds: a classic crab bisque, a creamy shrimp and corn soup, and a luscious lobster bisque. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will delight your senses and nourish your body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAM OF BROCCOLI-CRAB SOUP



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Provided by BURGEDS

Time 29m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 heads broccoli, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cans crab meat, drained
OR
1/2 pound fresh cleaned crab meat
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk (I use evaporated)
2 cups half-n-half cream
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt (more if needed)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch thyme

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in a saucepan of water until just tender (do not overcook); drain, then pulse in a food processor. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onion in butter, until tender. Add flour, cook and stir to make a roux. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, until soup base thicken. Reduce heat; add broccoli, cream, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, cayenne, and thyme. Fold in crab meat, heat thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts :

BROCCOLI AND CRAB BISQUE



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Since our son is a broccoli grower, our friends keep supplying us with recipes using broccoli. To this family favorite, add a tossed salad, rolls, fruit and cookies, and you have an easy but delicious supper full of nutrition. -Dorothy Child, Malone, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sliced leeks (white part only)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (6 ounces) frozen crabmeat, thawed, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add broth and cream., Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add crab; heat through but do not boil. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP



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This is one of the best formulas for a creamy, savory broccoli soup - and it doesn't include any cream. Borrowing from the concept of using coconut water to provide the kind of richness that is reminiscent of bone broth in Yi Jun Loh's ingeniously vegan Malaysian ABC soup, this simple green elixir starts with a base of umami-loaded vegetables seared in olive oil then braised in coconut water. With silken tofu providing creaminess, this verdant, vegetable-powered soup can be pleasurably contrasted, in flavor and in temperature, with an optional dollop of sweet, cool ricotta. (If you're keeping this vegan, you'll still have plenty of creamy richness even if you leave the ricotta out.)

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds broccoli
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 small sweet potato (preferably white-fleshed), coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 quart unsweetened coconut water, plus more if desired
1 (16-ounce) container silken tofu, drained
Ricotta, for serving (optional)
Finely chopped parsley, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut off the broccoli stems, then cut the stems into 1-inch-thick slices. Separate the florets into small pieces. Reserve the stems and florets separately.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high and add the olive oil. Stir in the onion, carrot, tomato, sweet potato and the broccoli stems, spread in an even layer and season generously with salt and pepper. Let the vegetables on the bottom sear without stirring until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic powder and stir with a wooden spoon to hydrate the spice in the fat and continue cooking for another minute or so. The tomato will start to break down and get jammy.
  • Add the coconut water, raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to keep the soup at a gentle boil and continue cooking until all of the vegetables are mostly softened and the stock is imbued with savory flavor, about 10 minutes. For a creamier texture, remove the broccoli stems to snack on or discard; for more broccoli flavor (and roughage), leave the stems in.
  • Stir in the broccoli florets and tofu, raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Cover and cook until a paring knife easily cuts the stem part of a broccoli floret, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Carefully ladle the contents of the pot into a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed, then add more coconut water or water to thin out the soup to your desired thickness.
  • Serve hot in shallow bowls, each serving dolloped with a spoonful of fridge-cold ricotta, if using, and lightly drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with herbs, if desired.

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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This cream of crab soup is simply delicious and I'm sure you will love it ...especially if you like crab!

Provided by patricia taylor

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb maryland jumbo limp crab meat
1 Tbsp fresh parsley
3 tsp old bay seasoning
1/4 c butter
2 pt heavy whipping cream
1 qt half and half
cornstarch or flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 pt milk

Steps:

  • 1. Bring milk, half and half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil.
  • 2. Add crab meat, fresh parsley, Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt and pepper.
  • 3. When it starts to boil, make a paste of the cornstarch and water to thicken soup.

KARYN'S CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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This cream of crab soup is so rich and delicious! I make this a lot, especially in the winter with some nice, hot rolls! Use more Old Bay to suit your taste. I also recommend using lump crabmeat. Enjoy!!

Provided by KARYN821

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope hollandaise sauce mix
4 cups half-and-half, divided
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon cooking sherry
1 pound fresh crabmeat

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend flour and hollandaise sauce mix with 2 cups half-and-half.
  • Melt butter in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add hollandaise mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Add remaining half-and-half, Old Bay, dry mustard, celery seed, and whipping cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Add crabmeat and sherry, stirring gently until warmed through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 187.5 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 1447 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP



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"My husband and I find this great soup a tasty way to add nutritious broccoli to our diet. It's so thick and filling that all you need to complete the meal is a salad and bread," writes Diane Ventimiglia of Atlanta, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and carrot in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and set aside., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add 1/2 cup milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add the salt, thyme, nutmeg and pepper., Drain potato mixture; cool slightly. In a blender, combine the potato mixture, broccoli and remaining milk; cover and process until smooth. Add to the thickened milk mixture. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CREAMY CRAB AND BROCCOLI SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Crab and Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
3 sprigs fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 lb butter
1 quart milk
1 quart heavy cream (or two cans of evaporated milk + ½ c. water)
4 heads broccoli, sliced thin
1 lb crabmeat
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in soup pot, add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low, add flour to make roux.
  • Blend in milk and cream, mix well.
  • Add cayenne pepper, pepper and salt to taste.
  • When slightly thick, add broccoli and crabmeat.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.9, Fat 61.5, SaturatedFat 37.7, Cholesterol 234.4, Sodium 764.1, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 25.8

ROSALYNN CARTER'S CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP-WITH NO CREAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
1 pound green broccoli, chopped
1 small potato, chopped
2 1/2 cups light vegetable stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced
Low-fat plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in the oil until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add bay leaf, broccoli, potato, and stock. Simmer gently, covered for about 10 minutes, until the broccoli is tender, but still bright green. Remove bay leaf and let cool.
  • Puree in a blender (not totally smooth). Season to taste, add lemon juice and return to pan to reheat if necessary. Add a dollop of yogurt just before serving.

CREAM OF CRAB BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE



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Provided by á-24734

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz. Pkg. Alaskan King Crab, thawed
10 oz, Pkg. Frozen Chopped Broccoli
1/2 Cup Onion. chopped
3 Tbs. Butter
2 Tbs. Flour
2 Cups Milk
2 Cups Half & Half
2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Black Pepper
1/8 tsp. Thyme
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
4-6 Tbs. Sherry

Steps:

  • Drain and slice crab; set aside. Cook broccoli according to package directions; set aside. Saute onion in butter and blend in flour. Add milk and half and half and cook until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly. Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot soup. Add salt, pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, crab and broccoli and heat through. Pour 1-2 Tbs. of sherry into each serving bowl. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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This recipe is thick and flavorful. It is simple, delicious, and quick to make, enjoy (I know you will).

Provided by Jessie A.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
8 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
  • In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 528 mg, Sugar 7 g

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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One of our Chesapeake Bay delicacies is the Maryland Blue Crab. It's abundant from May through October and used in a variety of dishes, like this rich soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 to 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups milk
1 pound fresh crabmeat or 3 cans (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional milk and parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan; stir in flour, seafood seasoning, salt and curry powder. Cook until thickened and bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture is hot (do not boil). , Remove cartilage from crab if necessary. Add crab and parsley to soup; cook and stir just until crab is heated. If desired, thin soup with additional milk; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep and Cook Crab Properly: Before adding crab meat to the soup, remove any shells or cartilage and cook it until just opaque to preserve its delicate flavor and texture.
  • Fresh Broccoli Florets: Use fresh broccoli florets instead of frozen for a more vibrant color and better texture.
  • Use a Good Quality Cream: For a rich and creamy soup, use high-quality heavy cream or a combination of milk and cream cheese.
  • Season to Taste: Adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your personal preference.
  • Garnish Wisely: Enhance the soup's presentation with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

This creamy crab and broccoli soup is a delightful and comforting dish that showcases the delicate flavors of crab and broccoli in a rich and creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal or as a special occasion appetizer, this soup is sure to impress with its elegant simplicity and irresistible taste. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side, this soup is a true culinary delight that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and indulge in a bowl of this creamy crab and broccoli soup – a taste of pure comfort and satisfaction.

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