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Creamy Lemon Crab Chowder

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Sep 21, 2024
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Crabby Crock Pot Soup 🦀

Prepare to delight your taste buds with this sumptuous Crabby Crock Pot Soup, a savory blend of flavors that’s perfect for any weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a hearty and satisfying dish ready to enjoy in no time! This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, combines the delicate sweetness of crab with creamy dairy and aromatic spices, creating a dish that will warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 lemons, zest of
  • 2 teaspoons ground mace
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 2 cups crab meat
  • 1/2 cup crushed crackers (for thickening)

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 381.3
  • Fat: 28.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 17.1g
  • Cholesterol: 84.8mg
  • Sodium: 266.6mg
  • Carbohydrates: 18.2g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Protein: 8.5g

Cooking Time:

Preparation Cooking Total
10 minutes 5 hours 5 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In your crockpot, combine the milk, half-and-half, butter, lemon zest, ground mace, and crab meat. Stir everything together until well combined.

  2. Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on the Low setting for 3 to 5 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a rich and creamy soup.

  3. Add Finishing Touches: Just before serving, stir in the dry sherry to add a depth of flavor to the soup. Then, add the crushed crackers to thicken the soup to your desired consistency.

  4. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the Crabby Crock Pot Soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or additional lemon zest if desired. Serve hot and savor each spoonful of this delectable dish!

Whether you’re craving a cozy meal on a chilly evening or hosting a casual dinner with friends and family, this Crabby Crock Pot Soup is sure to be a hit. Its creamy texture, subtle seafood flavor, and aromatic spices will leave everyone coming back for more. So, gather your ingredients and let your crockpot do the work as you prepare to indulge in this delightful culinary creation!