Gail’s She Crab Soup

Recipe courtesy of Gail Fuller
as seen on episode “NC State Fair”, season 4

Ingredients:

• 1 quart water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 2 diced carrots
• 1 small onion – finely chopped
• 2 cups crabmeat (imitation if desired)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 can Cream of Celery soup
• 1 quart milk or half and half
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 Tbsp. chives – chopped
• 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes

Directions:

In a large stockpot, place water, bouillon, potatoes, carrots, and onion. Bring to a boil and cook until vegetables are just tender. Add crabmeat, salt, butter and cream of celery soup and stir until butter is melted and soup is smooth. Dissolve cornstarch in milk and add mixture to the pot. Add Old Bay Seasoning, paprika, chives and parsley flakes. Stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

Tags: Old Bay Seasoning, She Crab Soup

Category: Recipes