Creamy Crab Soup for two is a rich, decadent treat. Make it as a first course of a special occasion meal or simply serve it with salad or in a bread bowl.
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American
Prep Time7minutes
Cook Time33minutes
Total Time40minutes
Servings2servings
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
1cupwhole milk
1teaspoongrated lemon zest
1/4teaspoonground mustard
1/8teaspoonground mace
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1/2poundcooked lump crabmeat
1cuphalf-and-half
1 1/2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonwhite ground pepper
3tablespoonsbutter cracker crumbs
2tablespoonsdry sherry
Instructions
Place milk, lemon zest, mustard, mace, and nutmeg in a non-reactive metal bowl (stainless steel recommended) over simmering water. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add crabmeat, half-and-half, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
Add cracker crumbs and sherry. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Creamy Crab Soup for two is a rich, decadent treat. Make it as a first course of a special occasion meal or simply serve it with salad or in a bread bowl.