Creamed Crab and Spinach Soup
Ingredients
- 6-8 oz. Orca Bay Alaska King crab meat, thawed
- 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
- 3 tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1/8 tsp. each pepper and ground nutmeg
- 2 cups each chicken broth and half-and-half or milk
Instructions
Slice crab; reserve liquid. Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion; sauté until tender. Blend in flour and spices. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly; heat to boiling. Purée spinach mixture in blender or food processor. Add half-and-half, crab liquid and crab. Heat thoroughly. Do not boil. Makes 6 servings.
Serving Tip: Creamed Crab and Spinach Soup can be served chilled.
