Crab and Scallop Soup with Peppers and Peas Recipe

Name: Crab and Scallop Soup with Peppers and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 1/2-pound cooked Dungeness crab; 5 quarts of water; 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice; 1 large onion, halved; 1 large carrot, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 cups peeled 1-inch pieces butternut squash (about 1 3/4 pounds); 1 10-ounce potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops; 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed

Servings: persons

1 1 1/2-pound cooked Dungeness crab
5 quarts of water
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1 large onion, halved
1 large carrot, peeled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups peeled 1-inch pieces butternut squash (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 10-ounce potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed

1
Clean crab and crack; remove meat.
2
Reserve shells and crab butter (gray-green coating inside crab shell).
3
Refrigerate crab meat.
4
Place shells and crab butter in 8- to 10-quart stockpot.
5
Add water, clam juice, onion halves, carrot, thyme and cayenne.
6
Boil over medium heat until liquid is reduced to 9 cups, about 1 1/2 hours.
7
Strain stock.
8
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
9
Add chopped onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 6 minutes.
10
Add curry powder and ground turmeric and stir 1 minute.
11
Add crab stock, butternut squash and potato.
12
Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 35 minutes.
13
Transfer mixture to blender in batches and puree until smooth.
14
Return to Dutch oven.
15
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
16
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
17
Cover; chill.
18
Rewarm before continuing.)
19
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet.
20
Add all bell peppers and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
21
Add bay scallops and saute until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
22
Add reserved crab meat and green peas and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
23
Season with salt and pepper.
24
Ladle squash puree into bowls.
25
Top with seafood mixture and serve.

1963

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 1/2-pound cooked Dungeness crab, 5 quarts of water, 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice, 1 large onion, halved, and more.

Yes, Crab and Scallop Soup with Peppers and Peas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crab and Scallop Soup with Peppers and Peas

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