Dorsey's Cream of Crab Soup

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

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
27g Fat
16g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 16g 82%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 1896mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 211mg 16%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 647mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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