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Guernsey Crab Soup
Luxurious creamy soup made with locally caught crab and fresh vegetables.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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About This Recipe
This elegant soup celebrates Guernsey's rich fishing heritage. Made with fresh local crab meat, vegetables, and cream, it's a sophisticated dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 300 gfresh crab meat(mixed white and brown)
- 1 mediumonion(diced)
- 2 stalkscelery(chopped)
- 500 mlfish or vegetable stock
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 2 tbspbutter
Instructions
- 1
Sauté aromatics
Melt butter and sauté onion and celery for 5 minutes until soft.
- 2
Add stock
Pour in stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add crab
Stir in crab meat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Finish with cream
Reduce heat to low, stir in cream, and heat through without boiling.
- 5
Season and serve
Season with salt and white pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Pro Tips
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Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor
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Don't boil the soup once cream is added
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Garnish with fresh parsley or crab roe
Variations
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Add a splash of brandy or sherry
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Include fresh herbs like tarragon
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Top with crispy bacon bits
Storage
Best served fresh. Can be refrigerated for 1 day but don't freeze as cream may separate.
History & Origin
Crab soup is a traditional Guernsey dish that reflects the island's abundant seafood resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen crab?
Fresh is best, but thawed frozen crab can work if needed.
How do I choose good crab meat?
Look for sweet-smelling meat without any fishy odor.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 4 servings total
Calories280kcal
Protein28g
Carbohydrates8g
Fat16g
Fiber1g
Protein28g
Carbs8g
Fat16g
Time Summary
Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
Total time45 min
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