SIMPLE CRAB SOUP

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield About 2 quarts (4 to 6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium red bliss or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, or as needed
Salt
3 1/2 cups beef or vegetable stock, or as needed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound claw crab meat, picked over and any cartilage discarded
Saltines, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large, deep pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the potatoes and sprinkle with pepper, 2 tablespoons Old Bay and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 3 1/2 cups stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, wine and tomatoes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the flavors melded, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, add the crab and simmer just until thoroughly heated. If the soup seems too thick, add more stock as desired. Adjust the seasonings, adding salt, lemon or Old Bay to taste. Serve hot, with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 838 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Xadean Blackburn
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This soup is a must-try for any seafood lover.


Sakib Molla
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I'm going to make this soup for my next dinner party.


Mariem Ekramy
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This recipe sounds amazing.


Matilda Vahter
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Zommy Collections
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This soup looks delicious!


Rao Shakeel
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Rogelio Arguelles
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


rabiul hasnayn
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I added some chopped celery and carrots to the soup and it was even better.


Haroon khan Haroon nadan
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Mohamed Rahamtalla
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Aslam IsIam
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This was my first time making crab soup and it was surprisingly easy. The soup is delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Anissa Kabedi m
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover crab meat.


Naluyigwa Hafuwah
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This crab soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and rich, and the crab meat is cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.