BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CRAB SOUP
Steps:
- Separate the prettiest, lumpiest crab meat out (about two thirds of the crab meat). This will be reserved for the end. Put a large stockpot on the stove, and add about a cup of the sherry. Turn it up to high heat, and leave it there until the liquid has almost entirely reduced. In the meantime, peel the butternut squash and cube the flesh. When the sherry has almost entirely reduced, turn the heat down to medium, and add the stick of butter. When the butter has melted, add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is soft. Add garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, the other cup of sherry, the butternut squash, bay leaves, and the non-lumpy third of the crab meat. Add enough water so that all the butternut squash is covered. Let the mixture boil on medium heat until the butternut squash is soft, about 30 minutes. Stir at least every two minutes, making sure to scrape the bottom. If liquid boils down below squash level at any point, add water. Once the butternut squash is soft, remove the bay leaves and carefully puree the entire mixture in a blender in multiple batches. Rinse out your stock pot so that no chunky bits remain to sully your soup. Then pour the pureed mixture back into the stockpot, and simmer on medium-low. Add the spices to taste. Fold in the remaining crab meat (the larger lumps), and keep simmering for about five minutes. Pour a swirl of cream into each bowl for nice presentation. Serve the soup with the extra cream available for diners.
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Murtaza
[email protected]I'm not a fan of crab, so I substituted shrimp in this recipe. It turned out great!
Jorgi-anne Jackson
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. It's the perfect comfort food.
Raees Asd
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great soup for a cold winter day.
Asim Jaani
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of butternut squash, crab, and spices.
u n u s a n n u s
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The crab and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Mawanda “Wandile” Buffel
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Yumnadanish Yumnadanish
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.
AliAli ALU
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
[email protected]I added a bit of cayenne pepper to this soup to give it a little bit of a kick. It was delicious!
Tikanani Managa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The butternut squash was sweet and creamy, and the crab was tender and flavorful.
Nisha Ranamagar
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and delicious! I love the combination of butternut squash and crab. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Slo why
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
aliraza Tufail
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and it tasted amazing! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves butternut squash and crab.
Victoria Newland
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The crab and the squash complemented each other perfectly.
Wanda Lee
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was so creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was perfect.
LUNGA Shabalala
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.
Madhu Sudhan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love adding a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to give it a bit of a kick.
Ace JF
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of butternut squash and crab. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Willy Khet
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.
Melanie Wells
[email protected]This butternut squash and crab soup was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were rich and complex, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.