Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, dicing the celery, and cubing the potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion, garlic, and celery for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add cubed potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly add milk and heavy cream while stirring continuously; simmer for another 5–7 minutes without boiling.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving hot in bowls garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg