Perfectly Creamy and Authentic Cream of Crab Soup

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.

Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.

Add 1 cup of finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, avoiding browning.

Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour and whisk until combined, cooking for 60-90 seconds.

Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, whisking to combine.

Gradually add 4 cups of half and half while stirring, bringing to a gentle simmer until slightly thickened.

Add 2 cups of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of dry sherry, stirring to combine.

Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.

Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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