I've been wanting to try Crab and Shrimp Soup for ages and I thought I needed to spend more time behind the stove! I don't always feel like it in the evening, and I need quick dishes to prepare. After seeing this recipe, it was definitely adopted by the family
Ingredients
1c water
1/2 c chopped onion
1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp thyme, leaves
1/2 tsp marjoram
·dash white pepper
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, and cut up
1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
2 can(s) cream of chicken soup
2 can(s) half and a half from a soup can
2 Tbsp sherry
2 tsp
lemon zest, grated
Preparations
How to Make Crab and Shrimp Soup
In a soup pot/Dutch oven, combine water, onions, and all seasonings. Heat to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 min.
Add shrimp, simmer 10 more min.
Add shrimp, simmer 10 more min.
Stir in soup.
Stir in soup.
Add 1/2 and 1/2...
Add 1/2 and 1/2...
... crab meat, and sherry and lemon zest. Heat through.
... crab meat, and sherry and lemon zest. Heat through.
Ladle into bowls and serve with crust bread. makes 4 servings or 6 cups.
Ladle into bowls and serve with crust bread. makes 4 servings or 6 cups.
