Best 7 Easy Cream Of Crab Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of our curated collection of cream of crab soup recipes, a classic seafood delicacy that will tantalize your taste buds. These recipes encompass a range of culinary styles, from the traditional Maryland-style soup to innovative variations that add a modern twist to this timeless dish. Whether you prefer a rich and creamy soup or a lighter, broth-based version, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect bowl of cream of crab soup, ensuring a velvety texture, a symphony of flavors, and an unforgettable dining experience.

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

EASY CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE



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This five-ingredient cream of crab soup is rich and creamy and very easy to make.

Provided by Patti Estep

Categories     Soups and Stews

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can cream of potato soup (10.5 oz)
1 can cream of celery soup (10.5 oz)
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz.)
1 tablespoon. Old Bay seasoning
1 lb lump crabmeat
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add canned soup plus one can of water each to a large saucepan.
  • Pour in evaporated milk.
  • Add crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning and stir well.
  • Simmer on medium-high heat until heated through about 5-10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 96 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 991 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

AUNT NANCY'S CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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My sister Nancy is one of the best cooks I know. When my daughter was getting married, I put together a cookbook of her favorite family recipes-Nancy's soup was a must-have. Our family often had this with a salad before Christmas Eve services. -Lynne German, Buford, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons finely grated onion
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 cups half-and-half cream
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, drained
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons sherry
Additional nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter and bouillon over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in crab, cheese and seasonings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to allow flavors to blend, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in sherry; heat 1-2 minutes longer. Sprinkle servings with additional nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 1089mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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.

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

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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Are you a seafood lover on the lookout for go-to fall and winter soup? Try our cream of crab soup, which some think of as a creamier version of our Maryland Crab Soup with Old Bay. If you want more seafood inspiration, we've got you covered with more recommended in-season seafood recipes.

Provided by Old Bay

Categories     Soups, Stews, and Chili,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup (1/2 stick®butter
1 medium onion coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup flour
4 cup milk or half-and-half
1 tbsp old bay seasoning
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
1 pound lump crabmeat
3 tbsps dry sherry or cooking sherry (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Add flour Old Bay and parsley; whisk until well blended. Whisking constantly gradually add milk. Bring just to boil.Stir in crabmeat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally.Stir in sherry if desired. Heat 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 Calories

EASY CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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I can't believe this recipe is not in here. I got this out of Christmas Home for the Holidays Taste of Home Magazine. I made it as the picture looked so darn good.. So easy and it tastes like you slaved all day... I used fat free half and half...

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pints half-and-half cream
2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In dutch oven, saute ithe onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add garlic saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium low heat until heated through Do Not Boil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 585.8, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.2

CREAMY CRAB SOUP



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A friend brought this soup to a potluck and I had to have the recipe. I love how tasty and easy to make.-Marilyn Shaw, Middletown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pints half-and-half cream
2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat will also work.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. Overcooked crab meat will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is heated through.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The wine will add flavor to the soup, so it's important to use a wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as corn, peas, or carrots. You can also add different herbs and spices, such as Old Bay seasoning or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Cream of crab soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With its rich flavor and creamy texture, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give cream of crab soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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