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Quick and Easy Crab Soup

Quick and Easy Crab Soup
Imagine a warm and cozy evening with loved ones, savoring a delicious crab soup that's both sweet and tangy. This recipe brings out the best in seafood, blending rich flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. It's an effortless dish to make and a must-try for anyone who loves the ocean's bounty.
Ingredients
  • 500ml/2 cups fish broth (water and bouillon or stock), chilled
  • 250ml/1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 280g/10 oz soft crab meat with crab flavor
  • 170g/6 oz crab claws (from a 397g/14 oz can)
  • 115g/4 oz (1 large) onion
  • 100g/2 medium carrots
  • 50g/2 oz (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, for sautéing
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • A few sprigs of fresh dill
Instructions

1. Sauté a large onion in 2 tablespoons (30g) of butter in a big pot until it's soft and fragrant. For this, I like to use a mix of salted and unsalted butter for a richer flavor.

2. Next, pour in 4 cups (1L) of fish broth, then add a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to taste. Now bring the broth to a rolling boil before reducing the heat to a gentle simmer.

3. Now it's time to add 1 pound (450g) of crab claws to the pot. Let them cook for about 5 minutes, or until they're heated through and nice and toasty.

4. Stir in 1 cup (250ml) of heavy cream, 1/2 cup (115g) of crab meat, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Heat this mixture gently over low heat, making sure it doesn't boil. You want it to stay nice and creamy.

5. Finally, add 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced, and a handful of fresh dill to the pot. Let it all cook together for another 5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the flavors have melded together.

6. Serve the dish hot, garnished with some extra fresh dill if you like.

Tools
  • large pot
  • sauté pan
  • wooden spoon
  • can opener
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups

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