Dorsey's Cream of Crab Soup Recipe
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Dorsey's Cream of Crab Soup

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

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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 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

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; saute until onions are transparent, about 4 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in cream, soy sauce, crab meat and seasonings. Raise heat to medium and bring chowder just to a boil. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 383 | Total Fat: 27.1g | Cholesterol: 128mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by CREMEDELACREME   view full review
The recipe calls for far too much water. Award winning crab soup has a velvety texture. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by Sheila   view full review
I always like to try recipes as written the first time, but it was apparent that this was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by Joyce   view full review
Sounds good. It takes a while to gather all the seafood and other ingredients.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by Wilemon   view full review
I might try this recipe again but I do believe I will just omit the water and double the broth.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by THEIRTIEN   view full review
Yum, Yum, Yum! DO NOT skimp on the half and half, I use heavy cream in mine. This is a great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by THEKOVACHS   view full review
I must have done something wrong because when I added the flour into the sauteed onions, there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by Jeramonius   view full review
I have been using this recipe for years, and with a few modifications it is one of my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by WeeWeeMe   view full review
The absolute best! My parents live on the eastern shore of MD an love this the best! I took...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by KOALAGIRL   view full review
With some 'tweaking", this recipe has potential. I added cooked bacon and shoepeg corn and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2004 by SPEARFISHER   view full review
I have to agree with Creme on the water. There was way too much liquid in it at the end. I...

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