Crabby Crock Pot Soup
Dive into a bowl of pure comfort with this Crabby Crock Pot Soup, a rich and creamy seafood delight that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender lump crab meat, hearty potatoes, and sweet bursts of corn, this slow-cooked masterpiece is infused with the bold, aromatic flavors of Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and thyme. A velvety blend of heavy cream and melted cream cheese ensures a luxurious texture, while hours of simmering in the crock pot meld every ingredient into a perfectly balanced dish. Simple to prepare and effortlessly flavorful, this crab soup is a crowd-pleasing option for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve steaming hot for a coastal-inspired meal that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 4 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: finely chop the onion, garlic, and celery, and dice the potatoes. Set these aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions turn translucent and fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crockpot. Add the diced potatoes, corn kernels, and lump crab meat.
Pour in the chicken or seafood stock. Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, add the cream cheese cubes and heavy cream to the crockpot. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts fully into the soup.
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.3 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.1 g | 615% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 849 mg | 283% | |
| Sodium | 8991 mg | 391% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 106.5 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4188 mg | 89% | |
*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.
