Crab and Asparagus Soup

Name: Crab and Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups chopped sweet onion; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup water; 1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 2 medium red potatoes, cubed; 8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 can (6-1/2 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained; Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley and cracked pepper

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:40min

I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my son called to ask for the recipe so he could make it for his roommates. —Patti Bogetti, Magnolia, Delaware

Updated at: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:22:47 GMT