Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, celery, and potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, garlic, and celery; sauté until softened (about 4–5 minutes).
- Stir in the cubed potatoes and add the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Season with smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Slowly incorporate milk and heavy cream while stirring continuously. Simmer gently for an additional 5–7 minutes without boiling.
- Fold in the lump crab meat gently and simmer for another 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg