Ingredients
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5 tablespoons
butter
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1 lb
crab
( 2 cans)
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2 -3 lbs
imitation crabmeat
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2 tablespoons
flour
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1 medium
onion, chopped
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3
celery ribs, chopped
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1 tablespoon
garlic, chopped
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1 1/2 cups
chicken broth
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2 tablespoons
oil
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hot sauce
(optional)
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2 cups
heavy whipping cream
Directions
- Make the roux by melting butter and saute onions and celery until tender.
- Add 1 cup of chicken broth and let simmer for 10 minutes on medium.
- Add ALL crab meat, oil and remaining chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down and simmer for 5 minutes on medium.
- Let cool and puree in a blender. If the mixture is too runny add more imitation crab and blend.
- Reheat the puree mixture and add whipping cream. You should get a thick consistency after a couple of stirs.
- Add hot sauce to your taste.
- Serve with garlic bread.