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Delicious Maryland Cream of Crab Soup for Cozy Nights

Delicious Maryland Cream of Crab Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

Enjoy the heartwarming Delicious Maryland Cream of Crab Soup for Cozy Nights, a creamy blend of lump crabmeat and flavorful ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Base
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat
Vegetables
  • 2 large shallots finely chopped
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
Liquids
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
Seasonings
  • 3-4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 bunch chopped parsley

Equipment

  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute to form a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the clam juice, milk, and heavy cream.
  5. Add the lump crabmeat, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Simmer the soup for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in the dry sherry and lemon juice before serving.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 35g

Notes

Allow the finished dish to rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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