Gumbo-Style Crab Soup With Okra And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Gumbo-Style Crab Soup With Okra And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 6 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 28 ounces Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, juices reserved; 3 bay leaves; 2 1/2 2 1/2 quarts low-fat chicken broth or 1 quart water mixed with 1 1/2 qts bottled clam juice; 1 1/2 lbs fresh okra (6 cups) or 1 1/2 lbs thawed frozen okra, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick (6 cups); 1 1/2 lbs lump crabmeat, picked over to remove cartilage; 1/2 cup chopped basil; Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions, finely chopped
6 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine
28 ounces Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, juices reserved
3 bay leaves
2 1/2 2 1/2 quarts low-fat chicken broth or 1 quart water mixed with 1 1/2 qts bottled clam juice
1 1/2 lbs fresh okra (6 cups) or 1 1/2 lbs thawed frozen okra, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick (6 cups)
1 1/2 lbs lump crabmeat, picked over to remove cartilage
1/2 cup chopped basil
Tabasco sauce

1
In a large, heavy pot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2
Add the onions and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme and crushed pepper.
4
Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the wine and boil over moderately high heat until reduced to a syrup, about 1 minute.
6
Add the tomato juices and bay leaves and boil until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the stock, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
8
In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
9
Add the okra, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring a few times, until browned, about 4 minutes.
10
Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
11
Stir the okra and tomatoes into the soup and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes longer; discard the bay leaves.
12
Add the crabmeat to the soup and simmer until just heated through.
13
Stir in the basil and season with salt, pepper and Tabasco.
14
Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and serve.
15
Serve with a light, spicy pinot grigio along with some hot homemade bread or biscuits.
16
Enjoy!

310

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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.

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: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large onions, finely chopped, 6 celery ribs, finely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gumbo-Style Crab Soup With Okra And Tomatoes 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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Gumbo-Style Crab Soup With Okra And Tomatoes

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