CRAB SOUP recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

Crab Soup Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

With lots of Gulf Lump Crab Meat.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Soup Preparation

1

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

2

Add Broth and Seasoning

Pour in the chicken broth and add Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes.

3

Incorporate Crab Meat

Gently fold in the lump crab meat and let it heat through for about 5 minutes.

4

Finish with Cream

Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

5

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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