Gluten-Free Creamy Crab Soup
Dive into a bowl of comfort with this Gluten-Free Creamy Crab Soup, a luxurious and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe swaps out traditional flour for gluten-free all-purpose flour, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions. The rich combination of seafood stock, heavy cream, and tender cooked crab meat is beautifully infused with aromatic notes of garlic, celery, and onion, while a splash of dry white wine and a dash of Old Bay seasoning add depth and a hint of spice. Ready in just 45 minutes, this creamy crab soup is a quick yet elegant meal that pairs wonderfully with warm gluten-free bread or a crisp side salad. Garnished with fresh parsley, this comforting soup is as visually inviting as it is delicious. Perfect for gluten-free seafood lovers, it's a must-try dish that brings a taste of the coast to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 4 cups fish stock or seafood stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound cooked crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot, and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the gluten-free all-purpose flour over the cooked vegetables. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the fish stock, ensuring no lumps remain. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream, crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, dry white wine, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.0 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.6 g | 628% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 884 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 9261 mg | 403% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 122.3 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2107 mg | 45% | |
*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.
