Hot Spiced Crab Soup

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A zesty, aromatic seafood soup featuring tender Dungeness crab in a spicy white wine and herb broth.
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This Hot Spiced Crab Soup is a vibrant and warming dish that highlights the sweet, delicate flavor of fresh Dungeness crab. The broth is built on a foundation of sautéed onions and garlic, infused with the bright acidity of dry white wine and the gentle heat of Tabasco and cayenne pepper. Fresh parsley and bay leaf add an herbal freshness that balances the richness of the butter and chicken broth. ItâÂÂs a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or a light, elegant dinner party starter. The recipe is straightforward but yields complex flavors, making it feel special without requiring hours of prep. Serve it hot, garnished with extra parsley, and enjoy the messy, wonderful experience of eating fresh seafood straight from the shell.

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Hot Spiced Crab Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 297.5

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This Hot Spiced Crab Soup is a vibrant and warming dish that highlights the sweet, delicate flavor of fresh Dungeness crab. The broth is built on a foundation of saut&# 195;©ed onions and garlic, infused with the bright acidity of dry white wine and the gentle heat of Tabasco and cayenne pepper. Fresh parsley and bay leaf add an herbal freshness that balances the richness of the butter and chicken broth. ItâÂÂs a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or a light, elegant dinner party starter. The recipe is straightforward but yields complex flavors, making it feel special without requiring hours of prep. Serve it hot, garnished with extra parsley, and enjoy the messy, wonderful experience of eating fresh seafood straight from the shell.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large kettle or pot (at least 8-quart capacity), melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly.
  2. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic to the pot.
  3. Sauté the onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, chopped parsley, bay leaf, dry white wine, and chicken broth.
  5. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add the cleaned and cracked cooked Dungeness crabs to the simmering broth.
  7. Cover the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the crab is heated through.
  8. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 297.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g22%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 30.5mg11%
Sodium 108.2mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 44.7g15%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g33%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 6.2g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serving Suggestion: Eating this soup is a wonderful and messy affair. Serve with hot Parmesan garlic bread, a simple salad, and another bottle of the white wine used in the recipe for dipping and sipping.

Ingredient Prep: Ensure the Dungeness crabs are thoroughly cleaned and cracked before adding to the soup to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Wine Choice: Use a dry white wine that you would enjoy drinking, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, as the flavor will concentrate during cooking.

Keywords: crab soup, dungeness crab, seafood soup, spicy soup, white wine soup, garlic onion, tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, fresh parsley, bay leaf, chicken broth, comfort food, easy seafood, dinner recipe, spicy seafood, wine reduction, herb broth, shellfish, warming soup
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