Description
A velvety, rich seafood soup featuring sweet crab meat and a luxurious cream base. This restaurant-quality dish is a comforting blend of butter, garlic, and ocean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock and bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Seafood