Crawfish and Crab Soup Recipe

Name: Crawfish and Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup white onions, diced; 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1/2 pound fresh cleaned and shelled crawfish, or use frozen; 3 cups heavy cream; 2 cups seafood broth; 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat; 1 cup diced, cooked potatoes; 6 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 egg yolks; 1 lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves; 2 teaspoons grated pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1 cup white onions, diced
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 pound fresh cleaned and shelled crawfish, or use frozen
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups seafood broth
1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
1 cup diced, cooked potatoes
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 egg yolks
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
2 teaspoons grated pecorino cheese

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, corn and crawfish and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the cream, broth and crabmeat and bring to a high simmer, but do not boil.
4
Cook for about 10 minutes to meld flavors, then reduce the heat to low.
5
Add the potatoes, green onions, cream cheese and cayenne pepper.
6
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
7
To finish, stir in the 2 egg yolks, lime juice, chopped parsley and grated cheese.
8
Ladle into serving bowls and serve.
9
Great dish.

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* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup white onions, diced, 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, 1/2 pound fresh cleaned and shelled crawfish, or use frozen, and more.

Yes, Crawfish and Crab Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crawfish and Crab Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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