Prepare to savor the delectable flavors of the sea with Yorktown crab soup, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of coastal Virginia. This rich and creamy soup is a symphony of succulent crab meat, tender vegetables, and a savory broth that captures the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. Whether you're a seasoned seafood enthusiast or new to the world of crab-based delights, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect Yorktown crab soup, transporting you to the heart of Virginia's culinary traditions.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRAB SOUP
This rich and creamy crab soup seasoned with Old Bay is the essence of the Eastern shore.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Soups
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute, until well blended.
- Whisking constantly, gradually add the half & half. Add the mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil, whisking frequently (be sure to scrape the edges of the pot, where the flour mixture tends to settle). As soon as the soup starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the sherry and crabmeat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the soup is too thick, add water, little by little, to thin it out (it will thicken the longer it sits on the stove, even off of the heat). Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with chives. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
- Note: Old Bay seasoning is sold in the seafood department at most supermarkets. It can also be ordered online or made from scratch.
- Note: Lemon is really only necessary if not using the sherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Fat 37 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sugar 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 580 mg, Cholesterol 167 mg
QUICK AND EASY SPICY CRAB SOUP
This is a favorite recipe from the National Fisheries Institute. I have not tried it because I'm allergic to seafood, but the rest of my family likes it.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, water, broth, celery, onion, seafood seasoning, and lemon pepper in 6 quart soup pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add corn and peas; simmer 10 minutes more.
- Add crabmeat and simmer until hot. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 1039.2, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 21.3
CHEF STUART'S MARYLAND CRAB SOUP
Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, saute the onions, garlic, and celery in the olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the crab boil seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until all the vegetables are coated with seasoning and spices. Add all the other ingredients except for the crab. Simmer over low heat until potatoes are soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- While the soup is cooking, pick through the crab meat just to ensure that all shells are removed. Stir in crab the last 10 minutes of cooking.
SHE CRAB SOUP
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 gallon
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan or stock pot over medium-high heat, add 3/4 pound butter, carrots, celery, onions, and garlic and cook until the vegetables have begun to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Deglaze with the sherry, and stir and scrape up any bits. Once deglazed, add the flour and stir into the butter to create a roux. Once well mixed, add the stock and cream, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring throughout to ensure the soup does not scorch.
- Pulse the soup with a hand mixer to mince the vegetables. Add the crab boil seasoning, crab roe, and parsley and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove the soup from heat, whisk in the remaining 1/4 pound butter, and stir in the crab meat.
CORNISH CRAB BISQUE WITH LEMONY CROUTONS
Go beyond your average blend with this luxurious creamy shellfish soup, flavoured with saffron, brandy and fennel
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Fish Course, Main course, Soup
Time 1h5m
Yield Serves 4 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan, add the onion, fennel, carrot and bay leaves with a pinch of salt and cook for 10 mins until really tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then stir in the tomato purée for another 1 min. Add the brown crabmeat, saffron, brandy and some pepper, stirring until the brandy has bubbled away. Add the stock and stir until smooth. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 mins or until the vegetables are soft.
- Using a hand blender, blitz the soup until smooth. Pass the soup through a sieve back into a clean saucepan, making sure you push through as much liquid as possible. Add the cream and simmer for another 5 mins - the soup should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add a few drops of lemon juice, taste and season or add more lemon if necessary, then chill until ready to serve.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the croutons with the remaining oil, the lemon zest and some black pepper on a baking tray. Bake for 10 mins, tossing halfway through, until crisp and golden. Leave to cool, then store in a plastic container until ready to serve. The soup and croutons can be made up to 1 day ahead.
- To serve, reheat the soup and divide between shallow soup bowls. Spoon a mound of white crabmeat into the centre of each bowl, then drizzle with a little oil and add a few of the reserved fennel fronds. Float a few croutons on top and serve with a little extra black pepper, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
CRABMEAT AND CORN SOUP
A very tasty chowder-type recipe. Delicious any time.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter, add flour, and stir gently until blended; do not burn or let it darken. Add milk gradually, stirring all the while, then add half and half, stirring gently while blending. Add corn and green onions, and cook for a few minutes until tender.
- Add crabmeat, pepper, salt, and soy sauce and simmer until very hot and small bubbles form around the edge; do not let boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Garnish with sprinkles of chopped fresh parsley when serving and serve hot.
- Variations: You may use 4 cobs of fresh corn instead of frozen or canned. Cut the kernels off the cob, scrape cob for juices, and then add to soup. Cook until corn is tender. Canned crabmeat or imitation crab may be used instead of fresh crabmeat. Use one 7 1/2-ounce can crabmeat (drained) and 8 ounces imitation crab (cut into small pieces). Combine the two and cook as noted above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 537.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CRAB SOUP
Spicy soup for a warming autumnal lunch
Provided by nicdavies
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pour the stock into a saucepan, add the crab meat and bring to a simmer
- Add all the ingredients with the exception of the spinach, coriander and cornflour
- Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes to infuse
- Mix the cornflour with 1 tbsp of the soup then add to the saucepan and simmer for 1 min whilst stirring
- Add the spinach and coriander and simmer for 1 min. Servce.
SIMPLE CRAB SOUP
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield About 2 quarts (4 to 6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large, deep pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the potatoes and sprinkle with pepper, 2 tablespoons Old Bay and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add 3 1/2 cups stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, wine and tomatoes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the flavors melded, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
- Just before serving, add the crab and simmer just until thoroughly heated. If the soup seems too thick, add more stock as desired. Adjust the seasonings, adding salt, lemon or Old Bay to taste. Serve hot, with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 838 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MARYLAND CRAB SOUP
The is the real stuff. Genuine Maryland crab soup, direct from the Chesapeake Bay area.
Provided by Cindy Chaney
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place whole tomatoes, water, lima beans, corn, sliced carrots, chopped onion, Old Bay seasoning, and beef broth, in a 4 quart pot. Heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Bring 1 gallon water to boil. Add crab claws and boil 6 minutes. Drain crab and set aside
- Stir crabmeat (and crabs claws, if desired) into tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 882.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CRAB SOUP
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield Twelve servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute the carrots, leek, onion, diced celery ribs and thyme in the olive oil for a few minutes. Add the crab or lobster shells and cook for 10 minutes. Add the shallots and saute for five more minutes. Add the Chardonnay and simmer, uncovered, for five minutes. Then add the lobster or fish broth and reduce for 10 minutes. Add the cream and simmer slowly for 15 minutes. Strain the soup and add sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Put eight pieces of lump crab in each serving bowl. Add the rest of the lump crab and the special crab to the stock and reduce it for 10 minutes more. Then puree in a blender or food processor and strain through a sieve.
- In boiling salted water, blanch the julienned carrot and turnip for five minutes, the zucchini and celery for one minute. Immerse them immediately in cold water and drain.
- Crisscross the lump crab in each soup bowl with julienned strips. Sprinkle with a touch of lobster coral or green scallion. Place the bowls in a warm oven for three minutes, then transfer them to individual place settings at the table. Serve the soup in a tureen.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 764, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 37 grams, Sodium 983 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
TOMATO AND CRAB SOUP
This soup can be served warm or cool. It's flavored with coconut milk, orange juice, and fish sauce.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Soup/Stew Shellfish Tomato Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Seafood Crab Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add scallions, lemongrass, and chile and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until softened, 5-6 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, coconut milk, orange juice, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute per batch. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season to taste with salt and more lime juice, if desired. Chill, if desired. Or ladle hot soup into wide shallow bowls. Garnish with crabmeat, pea tendrils, and snow peas.
AUNT NANCY'S CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
My sister Nancy is one of the best cooks I know. When my daughter was getting married, I put together a cookbook of her favorite family recipes-Nancy's soup was a must-have. Our family often had this with a salad before Christmas Eve services. -Lynne German, Buford, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter and bouillon over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in crab, cheese and seasonings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to allow flavors to blend, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in sherry; heat 1-2 minutes longer. Sprinkle servings with additional nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 1089mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SIMPLE CRAB SOUP RECIPE
Provided by Kristen
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place your your onion, celery and potatoes in a large pot.
- Drain your crab meat and pour the crab meat liquid over all the veggies.
- Add enough water to cover all of the vegetables.
- Simmer over medium heat until veggies are tender.
- Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
- Add flour, making a roux, and blend until smooth.
- Stir constantly while slowly adding half and half.
- Cook and stir with wire whisk until thick and smooth.
- Add your mix to the veggies and combine.
- Add your crab meat, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until combined and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 639 kcal, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 4669 mg, Carbohydrate 137 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 18 mg
YORKTOWN CRAB SOUP
Make and share this Yorktown Crab Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Crab
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in top of double boiler.
- Add flour, seasonings and milk.
- Stir constantly unti thick.
- Add crabmeat and stir.
- When ready to serve, add heated cream and sherry.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. Fresh crabmeat will give your soup the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the crabmeat. Overcooked crabmeat will be tough and chewy.
- If you don't have any sherry on hand, you can substitute dry white wine.
- Serve the soup immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Yorktown Crab Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and abundance of crabmeat, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give Yorktown Crab Soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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