Best 9 Easy Cream Of Crab Soup Recipes

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Cream of crab soup is a rich, creamy, and flavorful seafood soup made with a base of crab meat, cream, and vegetable broth. It is a popular dish served in restaurants and homes alike, and there are many different recipes for it. Whether you prefer a simple soup with just a few ingredients or a more complex one with a variety of flavors, there is sure to be an easy cream of crab soup recipe that you will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious bowl of cream of crab soup that will warm you up on a cold day or make a special occasion even more memorable. So gather your ingredients, grab your soup pot, and let's get started!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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One of our Chesapeake Bay delicacies is the Maryland Blue Crab. It's abundant from May through October and used in a variety of dishes, like this rich soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 to 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups milk
1 pound fresh crabmeat or 3 cans (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional milk and parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan; stir in flour, seafood seasoning, salt and curry powder. Cook until thickened and bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture is hot (do not boil). , Remove cartilage from crab if necessary. Add crab and parsley to soup; cook and stir just until crab is heated. If desired, thin soup with additional milk; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

EASY CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE



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This five-ingredient cream of crab soup is rich and creamy and very easy to make.

Provided by Patti Estep

Categories     Soups and Stews

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can cream of potato soup (10.5 oz)
1 can cream of celery soup (10.5 oz)
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz.)
1 tablespoon. Old Bay seasoning
1 lb lump crabmeat
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add canned soup plus one can of water each to a large saucepan.
  • Pour in evaporated milk.
  • Add crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning and stir well.
  • Simmer on medium-high heat until heated through about 5-10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 96 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 991 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

EASY CREAMY CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Creamy soup with crab, potatoes, and asparagus. I made this on a whim one Sunday when crabmeat was on sale at the store. It comes together quickly and is very tasty! You could easily replace the asparagus with another vegetable with equally good results.

Provided by gax000

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon, diced small
½ cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup diced potato
¾ cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
8 ounces crabmeat
2 cups skim milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the bacon and onion in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir the garlic and yellow bell pepper into the bacon mixture; cook and stir together another 2 minutes.
  • Mix the diced potato, asparagus, crabmeat, skim milk, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper into the bacon mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 613.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

KARYN'S CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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This cream of crab soup is so rich and delicious! I make this a lot, especially in the winter with some nice, hot rolls! Use more Old Bay to suit your taste. I also recommend using lump crabmeat. Enjoy!!

Provided by KARYN821

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope hollandaise sauce mix
4 cups half-and-half, divided
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon cooking sherry
1 pound fresh crabmeat

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend flour and hollandaise sauce mix with 2 cups half-and-half.
  • Melt butter in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add hollandaise mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Add remaining half-and-half, Old Bay, dry mustard, celery seed, and whipping cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Add crabmeat and sherry, stirring gently until warmed through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 187.5 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 1447 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

AWARD WINNING MARYLAND CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Award Winning Maryland Cream of Crab Soup Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by Lsweetnell

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Maryland jumbo lump crab meat, divided
1 pint milk
1 quart half and half
2 pints heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus more if needed to make a paste
cold water or cornstarch to make a cornstarch paste

Steps:

  • Prepare the lump crab meat by gently picking pick through to remove as much cartilage as you can find. Try to preserve as much of the lumpy texture as you can. A small side bowl of room temperature water will help to get the cartilage off your fingers as you work. Discard cartilage. Set crab meat aside. Bring milk, half and half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil. Add 1/3 crab meat, fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt, and pepper. When it starts to boil, make a paste of cornstarch, and cold water, tap or otherwise, or cold chicken stock. Start by added the cornstarch to a small bowl and slowly whisking in the liquid until a paste forms. Whisk the paste into the soup to prevent lumps and whisk until the soup has thickened. If lumps do form continue whisking until they have been whisked out. Add another 1/3 of the crab meat, stirring gently to preserve the lumps of the lump crab meat, just until crab is heated through. Soup should be fairly thick. Garnish with remaining crab and a dash of remaining Old Bay.

CREAMY CORN CRAB SOUP



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This creamy soup is fast, easy and very tasty. Corn really stars in this delectable recipe, and crabmeat makes it a little more special. It will get high marks from both busy cooks and lovers of flavorful homemade food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups frozen corn
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more for optional topping
Minced chives and crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, corn and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a blender, puree half of the corn mixture. Return to pan. Stir in the crab, milk and pepper; cook over low heat until heated through (do not boil). If desired, top with fresh cracked pepper, chives and crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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I can't believe this recipe is not in here. I got this out of Christmas Home for the Holidays Taste of Home Magazine. I made it as the picture looked so darn good.. So easy and it tastes like you slaved all day... I used fat free half and half...

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pints half-and-half cream
2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In dutch oven, saute ithe onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add garlic saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium low heat until heated through Do Not Boil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 585.8, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.2

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE



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You'll love the rich and creamy flavors of this velvety Cream of Crab Soup. Old Bay seasoning and a touch of dry sherry make it extra special.

Provided by Izzy

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ lb crabmeat
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 tablespoons dry sherry
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute, until well blended.
  • While whisking constantly, gradually add the heavy cream.
  • Add the mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil while whisking frequently. As soon as the soup begins to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 30 seconds, until the soup begins to thicken.
  • Stir in the sherry and the crabmeat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the soup is too thick, add small amounts of water to thin it out. Note that the soup will continue to thicken as it cooks and also when it is removed from the heat. Serve and enjoy with crackers, croutons, or your favorite bread!

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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This is a surprisingly simple and delicious soup. Versatile, you can add potato or cauliflower or other veggies, if you like. :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lump crabmeat
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 chicken bouillon cube, or 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (which I prefer)
1 cup boiling water
1 dash white pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 quart whole milk ((2% is okay, if you must, but don't go any lower))
3/4 cup butter
chopped parsley
3 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Dissolve bouillon cube in water.
  • Cook onion in butter until tender, blend in flour and seasonings.
  • Add milk and bouillon gradually; cook until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Add crabmeat, heat.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Note: you can saute a clove of garlic along with the onion, too.
  • (An adopted recipe.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 115.6, Sodium 1074.7, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 20

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the soup will taste. If you can, use crab that has been freshly caught or steamed.
  • Don't overcook the crab: Crab meat is delicate and can easily become tough if it is overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and flaky.
  • Use a good quality stock: The stock is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a stock that is made with real bones and vegetables, and avoid stocks that are made with bouillon cubes or powders.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make cream of crab soup. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find a recipe that you love.

Conclusion:

Cream of crab soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it can also be made with fresh or frozen crab. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, cream of crab soup is a great option. So next time you're in the mood for a creamy, flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.

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