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Karyn's Cream of Crab Soup

SUBMITTED BY: 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!!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 36 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, blend flour and hollandaise sauce mix with 2 cups half-and-half.
  2. 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2005 by KAR11977
This soup is awesome! I made it for the first time on Christmas day. It's so rich and creamy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by KARYN821
I am the origional submitter of the recipe and yes 3 tablespoons of Old Bay is alot...but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by kidznp
This was delicious and very easy to prepare. I was going to give it 4 stars because 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by lisar265
We are picky about our cream of crab and this recipe is a definite keeper. It's the first one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by SKYGRETCH
WOW! This was a nice treat for this seafood loving single Mom who has no time to cook! It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by tanya
I loved the recipe. Very easy. The hollaindaise sauce mix gives it a nice creamy texture. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by angelw
i thought this was awesome!! however, my hubby only gave it four stars and hes from maryland.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Zipp EE
So delicious, surprisingly quick and easy, and a big hit with the family. Substituted 1c. skim... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Irene
Awesome!! We made this for my birthday and only put in half the Old Bay and it was so good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by JULIE0330
Very good. Definitely rich and creamy. The only caution that I would give is be careful with... MORE