Creole Crab Meat Soup Recipe

Name: Creole Crab Meat Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large lemons; 1 medium onion, peeled,chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups canned peeled Italian tomatoes, seeded and chopped,with juice; 4 cups fish stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig parsley; 1 sprig marjoram; 1 tablespoon chopped mint, more if you like; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; 1 lb lump crabmeat; salt; cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 large lemons
1 medium onion, peeled,chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups canned peeled Italian tomatoes, seeded and chopped,with juice
4 cups fish stock
1 bay leaf
1 sprig parsley
1 sprig marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped mint, more if you like
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 lb lump crabmeat
salt
cayenne pepper

1
Remove the zest from 1 lemon in one long strip, if possible, with a vegetable peeler; set aside.
2
Juice the peeled lemon.
3
Thinly slice the remaining lemon into 4 to 6 pieces; set aside for garnish.
4
Melt the butter in a deep, large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and saute onion and garlic until soft, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes with their juice and the stock and turn the heat up to medium-high.
6
When the mixture boils, turn the heat down to a simmer.
7
Add the bay leaf and the rest of the herbs, the lemon zest strip and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
8
Simmer, partly covered, for 30 to 45 minutes.
9
Add the crab meat and simmer gently until the soup is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
10
Add the salt, cayenne and more lemon juice, if needed.
11
Discard the bay leaf and parsley and marjoram sprigs.
12
Add another tablespoon of fresh mint at the last minute.
13
After you spoon the soup into bowls, top each serving with a lemon slice.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large lemons, 1 medium onion, peeled,chopped, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creole Crab Meat 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.

Creole Crab Meat Soup

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