{"id":2208,"date":"2026-03-25T10:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=2208"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:37:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:37:29","slug":"crab-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=2208","title":{"rendered":"CRAB SOUP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>CRAB SOUP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Soup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 celery stalk, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup whole milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon Old Bay or Cajun seasoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon white pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bc teaspoon paprika<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>500g of Crab meat (blue Swimmer, Spanner or Mudcrab)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tablespoons fish roe (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tablespoons apple juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Garnish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra crab meat for topping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sprinkle of Old Bay\/cajun seasoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f469;&#x200d;&#x1f373; Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Saut\u00e9 the Aromatics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic, and saut\u00e9 until softened and fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Create the Base:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stir in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gradually whisk in the seafood stock for a smooth consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Make It Creamy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and whole milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add Old Bay\/Cajun seasoning, white pepper, paprika, and salt. 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