This easy crab soup is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for cozy nights in. Made with lump crab meat, cream, and aromatic vegetables, it’s ready in under 45 minutes.
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood or chicken broth
1½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half
1–2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
8–12 oz lump crab meat
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: bay leaf, lemon juice, fresh parsley
Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
Stir in flour and cook 2–3 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in cream, Old Bay, Worcestershire, and optional bay leaf. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
Gently add crab meat. Heat through for 3–5 minutes.
Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve hot.
Don’t boil after adding cream.
Add corn or potatoes for a heartier version.
Serve with bread or crackers.