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Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic

Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic
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Indulge in our Indulgent Crab Soup Recipe: Your New Coastal Comfort Classic, a creamy and delightful dish that brings the flavors of the coast right to your kitchen. This soup combines tender lump crab meat with sautéed vegetables and aromatic seasonings, resulting in a rich and comforting bowl perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a starter or main course, this recipe is bound to impress your family and friends. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for an elegant touch that takes this luxurious seafood delight to the next level!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot; sauté until soft (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir well, and cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually add seafood stock or chicken broth while stirring continuously.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and mix in half-and-half or heavy cream until combined. Season with Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Gently fold in lump crab meat; let it simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

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