Vegetable Crab Soup

Name: Vegetable Crab Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

"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."

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

Directions

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

1 cup: 314 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 844mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

Originally published as Vegetable Crab Soup in Quick Cooking November/December 1999

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cwbuff2

Dec 13, 2012

"Great stuff", said my laconic middle son when he first tasted this great take on clam chowder. Goes together quickly and easily. This soup will definitely be going into the family meal rotation, especially in wintertime.
Momma M

Dec 31, 2008

This is our family's favourite soup - very creamy. I serve it with cheese buns on cold, snowy days - perfect!