Are you craving a luxurious, creamy soup that's not only incredibly delicious but also low-carb friendly? Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this mouthwatering Low Carb Crock Pot Crab Soup that will transport you straight to seafood heaven! Perfect for busy home cooks who want restaurant-quality flavor without spending hours in the kitchen, this recipe is about to become your new favorite comfort food that's both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing the celery and onion, mincing the garlic, and ensuring the crab meat is clean and free of shell fragments.
- In a large crock pot, combine chicken broth, diced celery, diced onion, and minced garlic. Stir to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to the broth mixture, stirring to incorporate the spices thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break up the delicate meat pieces too much.
- Pour heavy cream into the crock pot and stir gently to combine all ingredients without disrupting the crab meat.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat setting. Cook for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender.
- After 4 hours, taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of additional Old Bay seasoning.
Tips
- Quality Matters: Use fresh, high-quality lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture. If possible, choose fresh crab meat from a reputable seafood market.
- Gentle Handling: When adding crab meat to the soup, fold it in gently to prevent breaking up the delicate meat pieces. This helps maintain those beautiful, large chunks of crab.
- Seasoning Secrets: Don't be afraid to adjust the Old Bay seasoning to your taste. Start with the recommended amount and add more if you prefer a more pronounced seafood flavor.
- Cream Consistency: If you want a thicker soup, you can add a small amount of xanthan gum or use a lower-carb thickener to achieve your desired consistency.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: This soup actually tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld together. Consider making it in advance for an even more flavorful meal.
- Garnish Options: For added texture and flavor, consider topping your soup with fresh chopped parsley, a sprinkle of extra Old Bay, or even some crispy bacon bits for a low-carb crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 135mg
