PEPPER JACK CRAB SOUP

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A restaurant near my house makes this soup daily, and I've never seen anything remotely close to this recipe anywhere else. I've been tweaking this and think I have it just about right.

Provided by Winktronic

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 8 bowls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup raw potatoes, diced into small cubes
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk, warm
6 ounces crab, don't drain
3/4 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 lb imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • In 2 quart saucepan, combine potatoes, celery and water. Bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large soup pot. Add onion and simmer for 5 minutes. Onions should be translucent but not browned. Add flour and stir until smooth and thick.
  • Slowly stir in milk and crab juice from the can.
  • Add cooked potatoes, celery and watery to the pot. Boil for one minute.
  • Slowly add cheese, crab, and imitation crab.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with warm crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 1169.9, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 30.7

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