Cream Of Crab Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Make the Roux

   Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed onions and garlic, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the flour is lightly browned.

3. 3

   Add Broth

   Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add Cream and Seasoning

   Stir in the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Allow the soup to simmer gently for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add Crab Meat

   Gently fold in the lump crab meat, taking care not to break it up too much. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the crab through.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives before serving.