My Cream of Crab Soup Recipe is BETTER than Yours!

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Imitation crab is lower in calories, while canned crab is more budget-friendly.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

Buy a dozen large steamed crabs from a local restaurant.

Pick the crab meat from the shells until you have enough for soup.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of half and half with 4 tablespoons of coconut flour.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a pot over low heat.

Slowly add the half and half and coconut flour mixture to the melted butter, stirring until it thickens.

Add 3 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard to the pot.

Stir in 1 pint of heavy whipping cream and the remaining 2 cups of half and half.

Increase the heat to thicken the mixture further, optionally adding more flour or 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese to help thicken.

Add 4 tablespoons of cooking sherry and stir well.

Finally, add 1.5 pounds of crab meat, reserving some for garnish, and stir until combined.

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