Cream of Crab Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound lump crabmeat
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup sherry

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat
2. Add onion and celery, cooking until softened
3. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes
4. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly
5. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer
6. Add white wine and seasonings
7. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened
8. Add crabmeat and cook for 5 minutes
9. Stir in sherry and parsley
10. Serve hot with crusty bread