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.

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!