DORSEY'S CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

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A Chesapeake Bay favorite in my family for years. It's rich, creamy and packet with flavor.

Provided by Dorsey

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
3 celery, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
4 tablespoons chicken soup base
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pound crabmeat
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; saute until onions are transparent, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and diced potato. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cream, soy sauce, crab meat and seasonings. Raise heat to medium and bring chowder just to a boil. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1896.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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