Best 4 Crab Vegetable Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup to warm you up on a cold day, look no further than crab vegetable soup. This classic dish combines the sweet, succulent meat of crab with a variety of colorful vegetables and a rich, flavorful broth. Whether you're serving it as a main course or as a side dish, crab vegetable soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CLAM, CRAB, AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Tastes of seafood, butter, cream, vegetables...and a bit of zing!

Provided by JuliannaPie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 heads bok choy, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can corn, undrained
2 (10 ounce) cans baby clams, undrained
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 ½ cups couscous
1 (4.25 ounce) can crabmeat
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup lime juice
1 cup red wine
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over high heat. Cook the garlic and bok choy in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the corn, clams, clam juice, diced tomatoes, water, vegetable bouillon, and couscous. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, and add the crabmeat, cream, lime juice, red wine, garlic salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer together until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 39.5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1291.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CRAB VEGETABLE SOUP



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Fresh crab is plentiful in Penobscot, Maine, where Emily Chaney pops a pound of it into this chunky soup. Chock-full of veggies and flavor, it makes luscious cold-weather fare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
3/4 cup chopped celery
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups water
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup diced peeled potatoes
1 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
2-1/4 teaspoons seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1 pound crabmeat
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 1 minute. Add celery; saute until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, carrots, potatoes, corn, bouillon, seafood seasoning and lemon-pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in crab and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FONTINA-VEGETABLE CRAB SOUP



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Cayenne pepper adds a hint of heat to rich, creamy soup loaded with vegetables and crab. Serve it as a first course or as a meal by itself.-Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces fontina cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup canned lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • Pat corn dry; transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the onion, red peppers and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, thyme, cayenne and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes., Combine flour and cream until smooth. Gradually stir into broth mixture; add cheese. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and cheese is melted. Top servings with crab.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

VEGETABLE CRAB SOUP



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"As a school principal, wife and mom, I cook to wind down at the end of a busy day," comments Amy Lingren of Des Peres, Missouri. "This recipe, rich with cheese and crab, is a quick and different way to dress up canned soup."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (19 ounces) chunky New England clam chowder
1 can (11 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2-1/2 to 3 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chowder, soup, 2-1/2 cups cream, wine and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the crab, tomato, cheese, parsley and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through, adding remaining cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Use quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat works well in this soup. Avoid using canned crab meat, as it can be tough and stringy.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough. Add the crab meat to the soup in the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can also add other vegetables such as corn, peas, or green beans.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup hot. Crab vegetable soup is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Crab vegetable soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is packed with crab meat, vegetables, and flavor, and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give crab vegetable soup a try - you won't be disappointed!

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