AWESOME CRAB SOUP

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Creamy crab soup at its best. I can honestly say that this is perfect.

Provided by Yvette Martell

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (2.5 ounce) package country style gravy mix
8 ounces crabmeat
4 drops hot sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour all at once, and cook until bubbly. Stir in Old Bay seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually stir in chicken broth, wine, and half-and-half.
Prepare gravy according to package directions, and stir into soup. Thin with more half-and-half if necessary. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in crabmeat, and season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1466.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g