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Karyn's Cream of Crab Soup
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KARYN821
PHOTO BY:
idahomort
"This cream of crab soup is so rich and delicious! I make this a lot, especially in the winter with some nice, hot rolls! Use more Old Bay to suit your taste. I also recommend using lump crabmeat. Enjoy!!"
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PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
30 Min
READY IN
45 Min
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope hollandaise sauce mix
4 cups half-and-half, divided
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon cooking sherry
1 pound fresh crabmeat
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DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, blend flour and hollandaise sauce mix with 2 cups half-and-half.
Melt butter in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add hollandaise mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Add remaining half-and-half, Old Bay, dry mustard, celery seed, and whipping cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Add crabmeat and sherry, stirring gently until warmed through. Serve immediately.
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Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2005 by KAR11977
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Jan. 7, 2005
This soup is awesome! I made it for the first time on Christmas day. It's so rich and creamy. However, I do think that 3 tablespoons of old bay is way too much-very spicy! I am making it again tonight and am not adding any but will add it to my own bowl to suit my taste.
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This soup is awesome! I made it for the first time on Christmas day. It's so rich and creamy....
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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by
KARYN821
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KARYN821
Feb. 20, 2006
I am the origional submitter of the recipe and yes 3 tablespoons of Old Bay is alot...but being from Maryland ..we love Old Bay and it's never enough for us! Of course it probably would be a little much for most people..so just adjust the amount to suit your taste. This is still the best cream of crab I have tasted. Enjoy!!
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I am the origional submitter of the recipe and yes 3 tablespoons of Old Bay is alot...but...
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Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by
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kidznp
Feb. 5, 2006
This was delicious and very easy to prepare. I was going to give it 4 stars because 3 tablespoons of Old Bay is way to much. Luckly I used only 2 Tablespoons and still I could have done with 1 and a half. Perhaps there was a typo and it was supposed to be 3 teaspoons instead. Also since it was already alot of salt, I used a splash of Merlot in place of the cooking sherry. My kidz devoured it! Being from Maryland we are always in search of the best Cream of Crab soup. Now I know wear to find it--In my kitchen!
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This was delicious and very easy to prepare. I was going to give it 4 stars because 3...
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Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by
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lisar265
Jan. 22, 2007
We are picky about our cream of crab and this recipe is a definite keeper. It's the first one that turned out great. I think the hollandaise and sherry are just the right amounts and give it a great flavor. This would have been 5 stars without changes, but I did add a bit of extra sherry and crabmeat. Those two changes are just personal preference. On top of being a terrific recipe, it was also quite easy to make. Not too many ingredients or steps to follow. I'd make this for dinner party.
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We are picky about our cream of crab and this recipe is a definite keeper. It's the first one...
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Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by SKYGRETCH
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Jan. 10, 2007
WOW! This was a nice treat for this seafood loving single Mom who has no time to cook! It is absolutely delicious! I did change things up a little though: I melted the butter, then added 2 minced shallots and a clove of minced garlic and cooked until soft. After that, I added the hollondaise/flour to make a roux, before adding the half & half. Other than that, I pretty much made it according to directions, other than only using 2 TBSP of Old Bay (GOOD CALL - 3 would have been too much, IMHO). Plus, I added a little fresh chopped parsley and a little extra sherry. YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY! I'll make this again and again!
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WOW! This was a nice treat for this seafood loving single Mom who has no time to cook! It is...
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Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by tanya
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tanya
Jan. 3, 2007
I loved the recipe. Very easy. The hollaindaise sauce mix gives it a nice creamy texture. I am from Baltimore and we do love our Old Bay, but I cut back and only used 1 tablespoon. I also added fresh parsley. Perfect!!!!
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I loved the recipe. Very easy. The hollaindaise sauce mix gives it a nice creamy texture. I...
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Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by
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angelw
Jan. 9, 2008
i thought this was awesome!! however, my hubby only gave it four stars and hes from maryland. :D took other sugg, and only used 1 1/2 tbsp of old bay, and added an extra 1/2 tbsp of sherry. overall though, pretty sweettt!!!
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i thought this was awesome!! however, my hubby only gave it four stars and hes from maryland....
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Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Zipp EE
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Zipp EE
Jan. 6, 2008
So delicious, surprisingly quick and easy, and a big hit with the family. Substituted 1c. skim for one of the cups of half n half and 1/2 cup skim for 1/2 cup of whipping cream. Followed suggestion to halve Old Bay and added more sherry. Had only 8oz of backfin crab and it was all still delicious! Next time we'll spring for the whole pound of crab if we can. Thank you, Karyn, can't wait to try some of your other recipes-I see they're well loved!
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So delicious, surprisingly quick and easy, and a big hit with the family. Substituted 1c. skim...
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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by
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Irene
Dec. 21, 2007
Awesome!! We made this for my birthday and only put in half the Old Bay and it was so good that my husband and I decided that it would a birthday tradition. I'm from Baltimore as well but felt that 3 T of Old Bay would've been too much. This rates up there with Gibby's Cream of (Baltimore restaurant that had the best Cream of Crab that I ever tasted)
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Awesome!! We made this for my birthday and only put in half the Old Bay and it was so good...
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Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by JULIE0330
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Jul. 29, 2007
Very good. Definitely rich and creamy. The only caution that I would give is be careful with the old bay. I would not add the whole amount right off the bat because mine turned out a little too salty. Add Old Bay a little at a time to taste.
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Very good. Definitely rich and creamy. The only caution that I would give is be careful with...
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