Easy Stovetop Cream of Crab Soup in 35 Minutes

Published Mar 1, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Sugar Spun Run via YouTube

This soup recipe by Sugar Spun Run on YouTube is seriously one of the best things I have ever made in my life, it’s so creamy, rich, and flavorful that I can finish a whole serving in just one sitting. You can make this from scratch with only a few ingredients and you can modify them according to your preference and add or omit anything you want.

This is a great dish that you can make all in one pot and it is also shareable so guaranteed it can feed a crowd. The taste and flavor of this soup are so perfect that it’s almost better than those you can order at a restaurant. Learn how to make this today and give it a try to see for yourself!

Ingredients for Stovetop Cream of Crab Soup:

4 tbsp of unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp of all-purpose flour
1 tbsp of Old Bay seasoning
¼ tsp of table salt, or more as needed
¼ tsp of freshly cracked black pepper, or more as needed
4 cups of half and half
2 cups of heavy cream
2 tbsp of dry Sherry
1 pound of jumbo lump crab meat, shells removed

How to Make Stovetop Cream of Crab Soup:

Easy Stovetop Cream of Crab Soup Recipe — Image credit: Sugar Spun Run via YouTube

Step 1

Place a large pot on a stove over medium or low heat, then add the butter and let it melt, add the onion, and saute until softened. Add the flour, then give them a good whisk until the flour is absorbed by the butter, season them with Old Bay, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook while stirring continuously for an additional 90 seconds.

Step 2

Slowly pour in the half and half while whisking consistently, then bring it to a simmer, and allow it to thicken making sure to stir now and then. Pour in the heavy cream slowly, then add the sherry and crab meat, and give them a gentle stir to combine. Lower your heat, then continue to cook for about 5 to 10 more minutes, and adjust the flavor to taste if needed. Serve and enjoy!