SWEET POTATO AND CRAB SOUP

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This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the sweet potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 medium leeks (white portion only), finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups vegetable stock
2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
Croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute leeks and garlic until leeks are tender, 4-6 minutes., Stir in sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cayenne and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream and 2 teaspoons thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add crab and the remaining salt and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine. Top servings with crab mixture and, if desired, croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Afrah Qureshi
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This soup is a must-try! It's so unique and delicious. I love the way the sweet potatoes and crab complement each other.


Fyaz Awan
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra crab meat and Old Bay seasoning.


SHAHID ALI MEER
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The sweet potatoes and crab are a perfect combination, and the creamy broth is to die for.


Moja Tv
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy texture and the sweet potato flavor.


Tony Reeder
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen crab meat, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Tuhi Siddiqa
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and crab in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Riyadh Vai
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible and it's a real crowd-pleaser.


Dragon Zee
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. The sweet potatoes and crab are a great combination and the broth is very flavorful.


Ejimofor Favour
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this soup is delicious! The sweetness of the potatoes is balanced out by the crab and the creamy broth.


Samiya J
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This is the best soup I've ever had! The sweet potatoes and crab are cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


AYUBA ANSUMA
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This soup is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The sweet potato and crab flavors are incredible together.


Lana Nickey
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This soup is a must-try! It's so unique and delicious. I love the way the sweet potatoes and crab complement each other.


Sardar Ameer
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra crab meat and Old Bay seasoning.


Sidra zia
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The sweet potatoes and crab are a perfect combination, and the creamy broth is to die for.


Ch Sohail
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy texture and the sweet potato flavor.


Idc Iguess
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen crab meat, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Md Rana
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and crab in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Diana Bello-Santos
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This soup was a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes and crab paired perfectly, and the creamy broth was so comforting. I'll definitely be making this again.