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Cajun Crab Soup

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 count onion, chopped
  • 2 count cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup clam juice
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 10 oz frozen white corn
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground white pepper
  • 0.3 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.3 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb lump crabmeat, drained
  • 4 count green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is tender.

  2. 2

    Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Stir in clam juice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add frozen corn and season with salt, white pepper, thyme, and cayenne. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in heavy cream, crabmeat, and green onions. Heat through but do not boil after cream is added.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.

Tags

soup