Karyn's Cream of Crab Soup Recipe
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Karyn's Cream of Crab Soup

By: KARYN821 
"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!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (215)

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

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Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 543 | Total Fat: 45.2g | Cholesterol: 188mg 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 Feb. 20, 2006 by KARYN821   view full review
I am the origional submitter of the recipe and yes 3 tablespoons of Old Bay is alot...but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Great idea - great soup. I tripled this recipe and supplemented about 1/3 of the lump crab...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by Lisa   view full review
We are picky about our cream of crab and this recipe is a definite keeper. It's the first one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by Leigh   view full review
I've been cooking recipes from AllRecipes.com for years, however this is my first review...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2005 by KAR11977   view full review
This soup is awesome! I made it for the first time on Christmas day. It's so rich and creamy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by FELESHIA   view full review
karyns, I use to drive 26 miles to a expensive resturant to get this soup. when i reviewed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by kidznp   view full review
This was delicious and very easy to prepare. I was going to give it 4 stars because 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by smitty Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
i know why this recipe is rated five stars...i scaled it for two and thoroughly enjoyed it...i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Irene Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Awesome!! We made this for my birthday and only put in half the Old Bay and it was so good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by Muffin Mom N Garlic Girl   view full review
My husband made this tonight and all I can say is WOW. I didn't want to stop eating it and I...

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