Creamy Tomato Crab Soup

Dive into a bowl of pure comfort with this Creamy Tomato Crab Soup, a luxurious blend of rich flavors and silky textures that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe starts with sautéed onions, garlic, and celery to create a fragrant base, then gets a boost of depth from crushed tomatoes and seafood stock. The delicate sweetness of fresh lump crab meat is highlighted by a creamy finish, while smoked paprika and Old Bay seasoning add a subtle smoky-spiced kick. Blended to velvety perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, this soup is an irresistible combination of elegance and simplicity. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive starter to your next dinner party.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces lump crab meat
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 4

Pour in the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 5

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree, then return it to the pot.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.

Step 7

Add the lump crab meat, smoked paprika, old bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir gently to combine and let it cook for another 5 minutes to warm the crab meat through.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2577.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1691.2

Total Fat 116.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 440.1mg	0%
Sodium 5801.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.7g
Protein 81.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 570.8mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 4536.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 17.6%