Description
Classic Crab Soup is a heartwarming dish that transports you to the seaside with each creamy, flavorful spoonful. This effortless seafood comfort recipe features tender crab meat, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of fresh dill, making it perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Serve it hot, paired with crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onion and celery until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through for about 5 minutes without boiling.
- Gently fold in crab meat; season with salt, pepper, and dill.
- Serve hot with additional dill garnish and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg