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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Published: Aug 20, 2014 · Updated: Aug 20, 2014

    Cream of Blue Crab Soup

    Cream of blue crab soup

    I have literally been dreaming of this soup since our vacation in the OBX earlier this summer. One of the restaurants we ate at called The Dolphin Den has THE BEST She Crab Soup EVER. I knew the moment I tasted it again, that I had to replicate it some how. 

    I made this version with fresh lump crab meat from our butcher. Trust me, it's worth it to have it as fresh as possible. I also lightened up A LOT by using fat free half and half instead of heavy cream. 

    This will be a soup you will want to make over and over again. Especially with the Autumn season approaching, this is just the kind of soup to cozy up with and reminisce of those Summer days. 

    I however, will always be an Autumn girl, so as many of are trying to hold on to Summer I will always be the one who says "BYE!!!" to Summer and welcomes Fall with open arms! I embrace pumpkin everything, cozy sweaters, leggings, and cute boots! 

    But, as I said, this soup will hold Summer memories forever and I hope it will for you too 🙂 

    Cream of Blue Crab Soup 2

    You Need:

    3 tbs unsalted butter

    1 white onion diced

    3 celery stalks sliced thin

    3 cloves of garlic minced

    1 teaspoon paprika 

    ⅓ cup whole wheat flour

    1 tbs Old Bay Seasoning

    1 teaspoon parsley 

    4 cups of fat free half and half

    1 lb of lump blue crab meat

    3 tbs dry white wine

    Directions:

    In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter and add onion,garlic and celery.

    Saute for 10 minutes stirring often so that the onion doesn't stick and burn to the sides of the pot.

    Crab soup collage

    Add flour, paprika, old bay, and parsley and sir until mixed. ( about 5 minutes)

    Slowly pour in the half and half and stir.

    Bring to a boil and add the crab  meat.

    Simmer for 20 minutes stirring every so often. 

    Lower the heat and add the wine and serve! 

    Adapted from Old Bay

    Cream of Blue Crab Soup 3

     

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    Comments

    1. I Love OBX says

      May 01, 2015 at 11:12 am

      We plan our vacations around when the Dolphin Den will be open just so I can get their She-Crab Soup. As a matter of fact, I am here in Hatteras now with a quart of it in the fridge! Well, what's left of it. 😉 I can not *wait* to try your recipe!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 01, 2015 at 11:35 am

        Lol I LOVE it there! We go back this summer! Can't wait!! I hope you enjoy my version! ( nothing compares to their version though! )

        Reply
    2. Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says

      September 16, 2014 at 6:31 am

      Creamy soups are the bomb and I love crab so yup... now I want this so bad 🙂

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        September 16, 2014 at 8:57 am

        When I had the original soup at the restaurant I was afraid because I am a picky seafood eater, I am so glad I tried it so I could lighten it up here! It's SO good!

        Reply
    3. BruCrew Life says

      September 02, 2014 at 3:19 am

      I'm a Fall lover as well! I'm super excited for sweaters and boots, and all the loveliness that Fall brings!! 🙂 This soup would be amazing on a nice chilly night!

      Reply
    4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      August 24, 2014 at 11:27 pm

      never made a crab soup before, curious to know what it tastes like!

      Reply
    5. Nutmeg Nanny says

      August 22, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      what a summery and delicious look soup. Now I'm totally craving crab...yum!

      Reply
    6. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

      August 22, 2014 at 8:06 am

      I love soups! Once it cools down outside we enter soup weather and I am a happy girl!

      Reply
    7. URBAN BAKES says

      August 22, 2014 at 12:55 am

      This looks so creamy and wonderful!

      Reply
    8. angiemcgowan says

      August 21, 2014 at 8:18 am

      What a beautiful crab soup! It looks so good!

      Reply
    9. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

      August 21, 2014 at 7:24 am

      Oh my, this looks and sounds incredible. I want some!

      Reply
    10. foodyschmoody says

      August 20, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      I wish you could understand how much I want this right now. Great job, this soup looks so delicious.

      Reply
    11. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says

      August 20, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      A great summer soup!

      Reply
    12. dessertfortwo says

      August 20, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      This sounds so good!

      Reply
    13. Mind Over Batter (@MindOvrBatterNY) says

      August 20, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      I don't want summer to end, yet I'm looking forward to wearing my boots again. I love this soup. It looks so comforting and face plant worthy!

      Reply
    14. foodiewithfamily says

      August 20, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      Yay for soup season and OHMYGOSH do I ever want a bowl of cream of crab soup!

      Reply
    15. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

      August 20, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Perfect soup for summer!

      Reply
    16. ashley says

      August 20, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Noooo I don't want summer to end! I do love soup season, though, and this looks wonderful.

      Reply
    17. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      August 20, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Absolutely incredible!

      Reply
    18. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      August 20, 2014 at 10:20 am

      Omg cream of crab soup. It's my dream soup! I could eat it by the gallon. I love your version!

      Reply

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