Seafood Soup with Crab Recipe

Seafood Soup with Crab Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This seafood soup with crab is rich, comforting, and packed with fresh seafood flavors. It’s a perfect dish for special occasions or cozy nights at home. The combination of crab, shrimp, and clams in a savory broth makes this soup truly irresistible.


Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
  • 4 cups seafood stock (or fish broth)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 lb crab meat (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb clams (cleaned, optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creamy texture)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For Serving:

  • Crusty bread or garlic toast
  • Extra chopped parsley for garnish
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in white wine (if using) and let it reduce by half.
A rich and flavorful seafood soup with fresh crab, shrimp, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Step 2: Build the Broth

  1. Add seafood stock, diced tomatoes, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3: Add the Seafood

  1. Stir in crab meat, shrimp, and clams.
  2. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until shrimp is pink and clams open.
  3. (Optional) Stir in heavy cream for a richer soup.

Step 4: Final Touches

  1. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
  • Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan cheese.
  • Pair with a light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.

Tips & Variations

  • Spicy Version: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Creamy Version: Increase the amount of heavy cream.
  • Extra Seafood: Add mussels or calamari for more variety.

Final Thoughts

This seafood soup with crab is easy to make and full of rich, ocean-fresh flavors. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day or impressing guests at a dinner party!

Try this recipe today and enjoy a comforting bowl of seafood goodness!

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