Soy-Free Creamy Crab Soup

Indulge in the luscious comfort of this Soy-Free Creamy Crab Soup, a decadent seafood delight perfect for cozy evenings or elegant gatherings. Featuring tender lump crab meat swirled into a velvety base of butter, cream, and aromatic sautéed vegetables, this recipe delivers classic flavors with a soy-free twist. Enhanced with Old Bay seasoning, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon for brightness, every spoonful is rich, savory, and irresistible. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home. Serve it with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 2 units celery stalks, finely chopped
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound lump crab meat, drained
• 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0 salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 unit lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste, creating a roux.

Step 5

Gradually add the chicken or vegetable broth, whisking constantly to combine and prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, then slowly stir in the heavy cream. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the soup starts thickening, about 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add the lump crab meat, gently folding it into the soup. Be careful to not break up the crabmeat too much.

Step 8

Season the soup with old bay seasoning, black pepper, and salt to taste. Allow the soup to heat through for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the soup from heat, stirring in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the creamy crab soup into bowls and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an added touch of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2196.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2628.7

Total Fat 216.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 844.1mg	0%
Sodium 6167.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 92.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 473.1mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1980.4mg	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: 78.0%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 7.2%