Ingredients for Cajun Crab Soup
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups clam juice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- White Corn
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- White Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Heavy Cream
- Canned Crabmeat
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
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How to Make Cajun Crab Soup
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of clam juice and 3 cups of chicken broth. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of frozen corn, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or to taste), and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1 1/2 cups of lump crab meat. Gently heat through; do not boil.
- Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Cajun Crab Soup!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
55 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
142g
Carbs
9g
