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Velvety 1-Pot Cream of Crab Soup Recipe | Restaurant Quality Comfort

A close-up of a bowl of creamy, velvety crab soup generously topped with flaked crab meat and paprika.
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Make this rich, decadent Cream of Crab Soup at home. This recipe delivers a velvety texture using lump crab meat and authentic Old Bay seasoning for an easy, impressive seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional, for flavor depth)
  • 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not brown the vegetables.
  3. Whisk in the flour, Old Bay Seasoning, dry mustard, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste. This creates your roux base.
  4. Slowly whisk in the seafood or chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. If using, stir in the dry sherry and let it cook for 1 minute.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently until the soup is hot, but do not allow it to boil once the cream is added.
  7. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and lemon juice. Heat through for 2 minutes.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt as needed. Serve immediately for a luxurious seafood bisque experience.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use high-quality lump crab meat. Gently fold it in at the end to keep the lumps intact.
  • If you prefer a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the base before adding the cream and crab.
  • This recipe is excellent for a cozy comfort seafood dinner or an elegant weeknight meal.

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