CREAMY CORN CRAB SOUP

Creamy Corn Crab Soup image

This creamy soup is fast, easy and very tasty. Corn really stars in this delectable recipe, and crabmeat makes it a little more special. It will get high marks from both busy cooks and lovers of flavorful homemade food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups frozen corn
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more for optional topping
Minced chives and crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, corn and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a blender, puree half of the corn mixture. Return to pan. Stir in the crab, milk and pepper; cook over low heat until heated through (do not boil). If desired, top with fresh cracked pepper, chives and crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges