Creamy, rich, and packed with crab meat, this classic soup is a delightful treat for seafood lovers. Made with fresh crab meat, a blend of flavorful vegetables, and a creamy base, this soup is comfort food at its finest. Enjoy it as a hearty appetizer or a satisfying main course, paired with a crusty bread or a crisp salad. This versatile dish can be easily customized to your liking, whether you prefer a thicker consistency or a more delicate broth. With three variations included – Traditional, Maryland-Style, and Low-Carb – there's a perfect recipe for every taste and dietary preference. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of creamy crab soup that will warm your heart and soul.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARYLAND'S GRAND PRIZE CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE
A true Maryland specialty - Cream of Crab Soup. This comes from a Marylander who won the Grand Prize for her recipe!
Provided by Housewives of Frederick County
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring milk, half & half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil.
- When it starts to boil, make a paste (or slurry) in a separate bowl with the cornstarch and cold water. Be sure to whisk well until the paste is fully blended.
- Add the paste to the soup and bring back to a boil for 1 minute, mixing constantly.
- If the soup seems too thin, make more paste with 1 T. corn starch & 1 T. cold water. Mix into the soup and heat through again, mixing constantly.
- Keep adding the 1 tablespoon cornstarch/1 tablespoon cold water paste until your soup gets to the preferred thickness.
- Then add your crab meat.
- Adding crab meat after the cornstarch paste is so that you don't break up the delicate chunks of crab while whisking the cornstarch.
- Add fresh parsley, Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt and pepper and heat through.
- Add extra crab meat & Old Bay Seasoning based on your preferences.
- Remove from heat.
- Soup is ready to serve.
CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
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
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.
AWARD WINNING MARYLAND CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by Lsweetnell
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare the lump crab meat by gently picking pick through to remove as much cartilage as you can find. Try to preserve as much of the lumpy texture as you can. A small side bowl of room temperature water will help to get the cartilage off your fingers as you work. Discard cartilage. Set crab meat aside. Bring milk, half and half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil. Add 1/3 crab meat, fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt, and pepper. When it starts to boil, make a paste of cornstarch, and cold water, tap or otherwise, or cold chicken stock. Start by added the cornstarch to a small bowl and slowly whisking in the liquid until a paste forms. Whisk the paste into the soup to prevent lumps and whisk until the soup has thickened. If lumps do form continue whisking until they have been whisked out. Add another 1/3 of the crab meat, stirring gently to preserve the lumps of the lump crab meat, just until crab is heated through. Soup should be fairly thick. Garnish with remaining crab and a dash of remaining Old Bay.
CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
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
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
CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
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
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:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, use frozen crab meat that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
- Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat is very delicate and can easily become tough if it is overcooked. Cook the crab meat just until it is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use in this soup will add a lot of flavor, so it's important to use a good quality wine. Choose a dry white wine with a fruity flavor, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. This recipe is just a starting point. Feel free to add other ingredients that you think would taste good in the soup, such as corn, peas, or carrots.
Conclusion:
Cream of crab soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.
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