Crock Pot Crab Soup

Submitted by Little Bee

"I love Cream of Crab soup and this is just fabulous! Rich, simple and satisfying. The key is to use fresh Crab. This is very worthy of serving to guests as a first course."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh lump crabmeat, flaked and picked (DO NOT USE CANNED!)
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mace, ground
• salt
• white pepper
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1⁄2 cup saltine crackers, crushed

directions

1. Combine all ingredients except sherry and crushed crackers in Crock Pot; stir well. Cover and cook on Low setting for 3 to 5 hours. Just before serving, stir in sherry and crumbs to thicken.
2. Garnish with Old Bay Seasoning or Paprika.