Crab Soup

4/1/2025

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes

Description

A hearty, comforting, and delicately flavored soup, our traditional homemade Crab Soup brings the taste of the coast straight to your table. Packed with succulent crab meat, wholesome vegetables and a savory broth, your tastebuds will surely crave for more!

Ingredients

• 3 cups of fresh crab meat
• 6 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 large chopped onion
• 2 diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup of kernel corn
• 2 minced thyme sprigs
• 1 minced rosemary sprig
• 1 minced bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Ingredients

• Adding 1 cup of white wine will enhance the layers of flavor by adding a touch of acidity and depth.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley before serving for a fresh and pleasing color contrast
• Add a 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika for a kick of warmth and smoky flavor.

Estimated Time

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 40 minutes

Instructions

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in oil over medium heat until softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Sauté till fragrant.
3. Deglaze the pan with white wine if using or with some broth, making sure to scrape any bits stuck at the bottom of the pan.
4. Add in the broth, kernel corn, and crab meat.
5. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes, or until the crab is cooked thoroughly and the flavors meld together.
6. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in parsley if using.
7. Ladle into soup bowls and finish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika if desired.

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