Dorsey's Cream of Crab Soup

A Chesapeake Bay favorite in my family for years. It's rich, creamy and packet with flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 383 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 3 celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
• 4 tablespoons chicken soup base
• 1 pound crabmeat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; saute until onions are transparent, about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and diced potato. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in cream, soy sauce, crab meat and seasonings. Raise heat to medium and bring chowder just to a boil. Serve hot.