SIMPLE CRAB SOUP RECIPE

Simple Crab Soup Recipe image

Provided by Kristen

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 onion (diced)
4 stalks celery (diced)
3 Russet potatoes (cubed)
2 (6 ounce) cans minced white crab meat
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 quart half and half (or milk)
2 teaspoons salt
pepper, to taste

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