Mock Crab Soup

Easy to make (no standing around the stove long periods of time). Seasonings can be adjusted to taste.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 46-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  imitation crabmeat (can also use mock lobster)
• 3  large potatoes
• 2  stalks celery
• 1  medium sweet onion
• 3  slices bacon
• 1  tablespoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (I used salmon flavor but plain is OK)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped parsley
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook the bacon crisp, remove and leave the grease in the pot.
2. Saute the onion and celery the bacon grease.
3. Add 2 quarts water to the pot, add the potatos and boil till you can stick a fork in them easily.
4. Turn the heat down and add the bouillon, cream cheese, crab meat and seasonings.
5. Simmer about an hour,stirring often.