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Classic Creamy Crab Soup

Classic Creamy Crab Soup

Rich and silky lump crab soup made with butter, cream, sherry, and Old Bay seasoning. A comforting holiday seafood recipe perfect for special dinners.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1/4 tsp Old Bay
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt & white pepper
  • Fresh chives

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Melt butter. Cook onion and celery until soft.
  2. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Cook until thickened.
  4. Add crab, sherry, Old Bay, and paprika. Warm gently.
  5. Season with salt and white pepper.
  6. Garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Do not boil after adding crab.
Use high-quality lump crab for best flavor.
Excellent for Christmas Eve dinner or winter gatherings.