Cajun Crab Soup Recipe
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Cajun Crab Soup

By: DOREENB 
"This rich, delicious soup is modeled after a great soup that we had in a restaurant in Bethany Beach, Delaware!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (147)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups clam juice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender. Whisk in flour, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in clam juice and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Mix in corn, and season with salt, white pepper, thyme, and cayenne. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in cream, crab meat, and green onions. Heat through, but do not boil once the cream has been added.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 420 | Total Fat: 34.6g | Cholesterol: 164mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by thistle53597   view full review
Very, very good and easy! I made a few adjustments. Instead of clam juice, I used Better than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2003 by KIMAR   view full review
Delicious! Because I prefer items to just be mildly spiced, I only used 1/8 tsp. of cayenne,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by CURTISLEE   view full review
This is one for the Hall of Fame! I can't imagine doing anything to make it better. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent and memorable. Hubs preferred I sub celery for the white corn and it proved to be a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by R. B. Miller   view full review
Served this last night for a dinner party and everybody thought I'd slaved all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2006 by Cookaholic Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This soup was very good, with just the right amount of spice. My only complaint is that it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2003 by OSROCKY   view full review
This recipe made me a big star! I followed the recipe to the letter and was very happy with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2006 by Mumsy'sCouchPotato Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is my absolute favorite soup of all time! Delicious. I took it to a potluck and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by SarahB   view full review
I made this for our Progressive Dinner Party and it was delicious! I was a little nervous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by RISINGMARKET04   view full review
Simply outstanding! I used fat free 1/2 and 1/2 and shredded imitation crab in the food...

 

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