Jul 14 2026
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Crab Soup Recipe

Inspired by McGarvey's
Time30m
Serves4

Creamy crab soup with old bay seasoning.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Crab Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and diced carrots. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the Broth

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in Cream and Seasoning

    Stir in the heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning, mixing well to combine. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adding Crab

  1. 4

    Incorporate the Crab

    Gently fold in the fresh lump crab meat and lemon juice into the soup. Let it cook for another 3-5 minutes just until the crab is heated through.

Serving

  1. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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