Ingredients
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- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onion, mince garlic, and dice celery. Peel and cube the potatoes.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and celery for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add cubed potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 10–12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Season with smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Slowly add milk and heavy cream while stirring continuously. Simmer gently for an additional 5–7 minutes without boiling.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables such as corn or bell peppers. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a plant-based alternative.
