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Seafood Cream Soup


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A rich and creamy seafood soup featuring lump crab meat and shrimp.


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
  3. Slowly whisk in seafood stock to avoid lumps. Add tomato paste and Old Bay seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend the mixture using an immersion blender or countertop blender until smooth. Return to pot.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, then add crab meat and shrimp. Simmer on low for 5 to 7 minutes, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • This soup can be served with crusty bread for a full meal.
  • Make sure to season to your taste with salt and pepper.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg