Savannah-Style Crab Soup Recipe

Name: Savannah-Style Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon butter; Cooking spray; 2 cups chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups clam juice; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed; 1/3 cup dry sherry

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
Cooking spray
2 cups chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups clam juice
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1/3 cup dry sherry

1
Place flour in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet; cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until brown, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat.
2
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add carrot and the next 5 ingredients (carrot through garlic), and saute 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the browned flour over vegetable mixture, and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in clam juice, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick, stirring frequently.
3
Stir in the milk and half-and-half; cook 4 minutes. Stir in crabmeat and sherry; cook 5 minutes or until the soup is thoroughly heated. Discard bay leaf before serving.

266

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon butter, Cooking spray, 2 cups chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Savannah-Style 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.

Savannah-Style Crab Soup

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions