Homemade Crab Soup-No Heavy Cream Or "Cream Of" Sou

Name: Homemade Crab Soup-No Heavy Cream Or "Cream Of" Soups!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup light butter (such as Promise brand); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups clam juice; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 10 ounces white corn, frozen; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Old Bay Seasoning; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups crabmeat (picked through to remove any shells); 1 cup skim milk; 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, cubed (1/3 less fat cream cheese); salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup light butter (such as Promise brand)
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups clam juice
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
10 ounces white corn, frozen
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Old Bay Seasoning
1 bay leaf
3 cups crabmeat (picked through to remove any shells)
1 cup skim milk
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, cubed (1/3 less fat cream cheese)
salt and pepper, to taste

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["Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender and translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.", "Add the flour to the pot, stirring to mix well and cooking for 3 to 4 more minutes.", "Whisk in the clam juice and chicken broth. Bring them to a boil.", "Once boiling, add in the corn, old bay, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, uncovered.", "Gently stir in the milk, cubed cream cheese, crab meat, and any necessary salt/pepper.", "Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Remove the bay leaf, grab some saltines or oyster crackers, and enjoy!", "**Some helpful hints: The clam juice is found in a bottle in my grocery store, not in a can. Also, the frozen corn doesn't need to be thawed before adding to the soup, and canned corn can be substituted. Finally, 1/3 less fat cream cheese is sometimes called ""Neufchatel"" cheese."]

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup light butter (such as Promise brand), 1 large yellow onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Homemade Crab Soup-No Heavy Cream Or "Cream Of" Soups! 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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Homemade Crab Soup-No Heavy Cream Or "Cream Of" Soups!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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