Shrimp And Crab Soup Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sweet red pepper; 1 green pepper; 2 carrots, pared; 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained); 1 white onion, peeled; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth; 4 whole cloves; 1 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1 whole bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. dried hot pepper; 1 tsp. salt; 1 lb. (16 to 30 count) cooked and shelled shrimp; 1 (7 3/4 oz.) can King crabmeat; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 sweet red pepper
1 green pepper
2 carrots, pared
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained)
1 white onion, peeled
2 green onions, chopped
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
4 whole cloves
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 whole bay leaf
1/4 tsp. dried hot pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. (16 to 30 count) cooked and shelled shrimp
1 (7 3/4 oz.) can King crabmeat
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

1
Wash peppers.
2
Remove ribs and seeds; cut into small pieces. Slice carrots thinly crosswise.
3
Break up tomatoes with fork. Stud onion with cloves.
4
In large saucepan, bring 3 cups water and chicken broth to boiling.
5
Add peppers, carrot, tomato, onion, green onion, celery, basil, thyme, bay leaf and hot dried pepper (optional).
6
Return to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
7
Add shrimp, crabmeat and lemon.
8
Cook gently, uncovered, 10 minutes.
9
Add parsley at end of cooking time. Serve.

286

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sweet red pepper, 1 green pepper, 2 carrots, pared, 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained), and more.

Yes, Shrimp And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp And Crab Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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