Creamy Seafood Soup (Print-Friendly Version)
Smooth creamy broth with crab, shrimp, sautéed veggies, and aromatic touches for a seafood treat.
# Ingredients:
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1/2 lb crab meat, already cooked.
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1/2 lb shrimp, cooked and chopped.
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1/4 cup onion, diced.
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1/4 cup celery, finely chopped.
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1/4 cup carrot, chopped into small pieces.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1 tsp paprika.
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1/4 tsp cayenne.
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1/4 cup flour (all-purpose).
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2 tbsp tomato paste.
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4 cups broth (seafood or chicken).
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2 tbsp sherry (optional).
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1 cup heavy cream.
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Fresh herbs to sprinkle on top.
# Steps:
01 -
Soften onion, celery, and carrot in oil over heat. Toss in garlic and stir.
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Blend in tomato paste and seasonings. Mix flour thoroughly to form a thick paste. Slowly pour in broth while stirring.
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Simmer for 10-12 minutes until thick. Stir in sherry near the end.
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Add the cream, shrimp, and crab. Warm everything for about 5 minutes. Finish with herbs and seasoning.
# Notes:
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For a deeper taste, go with seafood broth instead of chicken.
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Sherry is up to you—feel free to skip it.