A creamy and rich soup featuring blue crab meat, perfect for a warm and comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 450 g blue crab meat
- 60 g butter
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 60 ml dry sherry
- 60 g flour
- 480 ml half-and-half
- 480 ml milk
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
Directions
Step 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and celery, and cook until softened.
Step 3
Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Gradually whisk in the milk and half-and-half until smooth.
Step 5
Add the blue crab meat, dry sherry, salt, white pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Stir well.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Add the cooked rice and stir to combine.
Step 8
Serve hot, garnished with additional paprika if desired.