Keto Creamy Crab Soup
Dive into indulgent, ocean-inspired flavors with this Keto Creamy Crab Soup, the ultimate low-carb comfort food that’s perfect for any season. Rich and velvety, this soup blends tender fresh crab meat with aromatic garlic, celery, and shallots, all simmered in a luxurious base of chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese for a truly satisfying experience. Enhanced with Old Bay seasoning and a hint of lemon juice, every spoonful bursts with savory seafood goodness. This keto-friendly recipe, ready in just 40 minutes, is not only quick and easy to prepare but also elegantly hearty, making it ideal for both cozy dinners and impressive appetizers. Garnish with fresh parsley and get ready to savor a bowl that’s both nourishing and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces Fresh crab meat, lump or claw
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped celery, minced garlic, and chopped shallot. Cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, add the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, and bay leaf. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the soup is smooth.
Stir in the crab meat, ensuring it is well incorporated.
Add the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf and add chopped parsley and a tablespoon of lemon juice just before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.2 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.7 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 5598 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.6 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2753 mg | 59% | |
*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.
