Cream of Crab soup

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1lb (16 ounces) backfin crab meat1 stick butter1/2 c. white flour1 qt (4 c.) Half and Half1 can chicken broth1 tbsp Old Bay1 tbsp Parsley
Directions
1. Make a roux by melting the stick of butter over medium heat, stirring in the flour until smooth.

2. Add chicken broth, stirring until smooth.

3. Add half and half, crab meat, old bay and parsley and mix well. Stir gently so you don't break up the crab too much.

4. Cook over medium heat until thick. (about 10 minutes)

Makes about 8, 1-cup servings.

**tips**
Try using fat free half and half for a low-fat version.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMANDAKATHLEEN.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 356.9
  • Total Fat: 26.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 132.3 mg
  • Sodium: 528.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 17.6 g

Member Reviews
  • BEVERAGE01
    Delicious! Couldn't have asked for a better recipe, thanx! Did one batch with fat free half & half and the other with reg. - couldn't really tell the difference! - 11/5/09
  • TLAIRD
    Was very good. used fat free land of lakes half and half, just added a bit salt.pepper and it was perfect. Would definetly serve to guests. - 9/28/08