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Cheesy Crab Soup
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
This soup is simple to make. Kind of like a chowder, a hearty soup but no potatoes.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
1 small white onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
12 -16 ounces fresh lump crabmeat (i usually use a full pound)
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild cheddar)
salt, if needed, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions:
1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until tender.
2. Add flour; stirring constantly.
3. Stir in milk gradually; add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper, paprika and chili powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
4. Add corn, tomatoes and crabmeat; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring often.
5. Stir in cheese until soup is heated through and cheese is melted.
6. Serve. Garnish with the chopped parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com