King Crab Soup Recipe

Name: King Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped leeks, whites only, well rinsed; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 4 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 quart reduced King crab stock, or fish stock, at room temperature; 11/2 cups heavy cream; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound King crab meat, picked over for shells and cartilage; 6 steamed King crab legs; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped leeks, whites only, well rinsed
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart reduced King crab stock, or fish stock, at room temperature
11/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound King crab meat, picked over for shells and cartilage
6 steamed King crab legs
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.", "Add the chopped vegetables and cook, stirring, until softened but not colored, 6 to 8 minutes.", "Add the Essence, bay leaves and thyme, and stir.", "Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.", "Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat evenly.", "Cook, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon, until thick and a light roux forms, 6 to 8 minutes.", "Add the stock, stirring until well blended.", "Bring to a boil.", "Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.", "Add the heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper and crabmeat and simmer for 5 minutes.", "Place King crab legs in a steamer to heat up.", "Remove the soup from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.", "To serve, ladle the soup in deep rimmed bowls.", "Garnish each serving with 1 King crab leg, green onions, and chopped parsley.", "Serve hot.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

1567

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150

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Protein

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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

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot, 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped leeks, whites only, well rinsed, and more.

Yes, King 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.

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King Crab Soup

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