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 🙂
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.
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
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I Love OBX says
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!
[email protected] says
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! )
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
Creamy soups are the bomb and I love crab so yup... now I want this so bad 🙂
[email protected] says
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!
BruCrew Life says
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!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
never made a crab soup before, curious to know what it tastes like!
Nutmeg Nanny says
what a summery and delicious look soup. Now I'm totally craving crab...yum!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I love soups! Once it cools down outside we enter soup weather and I am a happy girl!
URBAN BAKES says
This looks so creamy and wonderful!
angiemcgowan says
What a beautiful crab soup! It looks so good!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Oh my, this looks and sounds incredible. I want some!
foodyschmoody says
I wish you could understand how much I want this right now. Great job, this soup looks so delicious.
[email protected] Mom says
A great summer soup!
dessertfortwo says
This sounds so good!
Mind Over Batter (@MindOvrBatterNY) says
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!
foodiewithfamily says
Yay for soup season and OHMYGOSH do I ever want a bowl of cream of crab soup!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
Perfect soup for summer!
ashley says
Noooo I don't want summer to end! I do love soup season, though, and this looks wonderful.
LaurenKellyNutrition says
Absolutely incredible!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Omg cream of crab soup. It's my dream soup! I could eat it by the gallon. I love your version!