VEGETABLE CRAB SOUP

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"As a school principal, wife and mom, I cook to wind down at the end of a busy day," comments Amy Lingren of Des Peres, Missouri. "This recipe, rich with cheese and crab, is a quick and different way to dress up canned soup."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (19 ounces) chunky New England clam chowder
1 can (11 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2-1/2 to 3 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the chowder, soup, 2-1/2 cups cream, wine and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the crab, tomato, cheese, parsley and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through, adding remaining cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.