Mock Crab Soup

Submitted by Janet Knowles

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[aefriedl]

I was hankering for clam chowder but didn't want to go to the store for ingredients. Here was my answer! I had to substitute chicken broth for the bouillon and used dry parsley instead of fresh. This soup was excellent and a relief to my chowder cravings!