Simple Crab Soup Recipe

Name: Simple Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium red bliss or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, or as needed; Salt; 3 1/2 cups beef or vegetable stock, or as needed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 pound claw crab meat, picked over and any cartilage discarded; Saltines, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium red bliss or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, or as needed
Salt
3 1/2 cups beef or vegetable stock, or as needed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound claw crab meat, picked over and any cartilage discarded
Saltines, for serving

1
In a large, deep pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
2
Add the potatoes and sprinkle with pepper, 2 tablespoons Old Bay and a pinch of salt.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Add 3 1/2 cups stock and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce to a simmer and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, wine and tomatoes.
6
Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the flavors melded, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
7
Just before serving, add the crab and simmer just until thoroughly heated.
8
If the soup seems too thick, add more stock as desired.
9
Adjust the seasonings, adding salt, lemon or Old Bay to taste.
10
Serve hot, with crackers.

105

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 medium red bliss or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, or as needed, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Crab Soup

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