Ingredients:
1 lb Pounds Crab Meat
1 lb Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
One Onion, Finely Chopped
Two Cloves Garlic, Minced
Two Stalks Celery, Chopped
One Carrot, Chopped
One Can (14.5 Oz) Diced Tomatoes
Four cups Seafood Stock
One Cup Heavy Cream
Two Tablespoons Butter
Two Tablespoons Olive Oil
One Teaspoon Paprika
One Teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
One Bay Leaf
Salt And Pepper To Taste
Fresh Parsley (chopped), For Garnish
Lemon Wedges, For Serving
Instructions:
Preparation:
Melt the butter with olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
Softens the vegetables by sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic cloves with celery and carrot for about 5 minutes.
Cooking the Soup:
Afterward add tomatoes cut into small cubes as well as paprika thyme leaves bay leaf seafood stock bring them to boiling point then let it cook for like fifteen minutes.
Incorporate crab meat together with shrimp after which cook until they turn pink color on being cooked through approximately five minutes.
Finishing Touches:
Finally stir in heavy cream then continue simmering for five more minutes.
Thereafter you can season with salt plus pepper to your liking.
Serving:
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley; serve by the side lemon wedges.
Hints for Success:
Fresh Ingredients: The best flavor as well as texture come from using fresh seafood.
Slow Simmer: This is necessary to develop a rich and deep flavor in the soup.
Taste as You Go: Ensure that you adjust your seasoning throughout the cooking process so that you achieve a balance of flavors.
Health Benefits:
High in Protein: Crab, shrimp are both good sources of low-fat protein.
With a high content of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: it aids in the prevention of heart diseases and swelling.
Low in Calories: This creamy decadent soup has relatively few calories even though they are not quite low.
Nutritional Information (Per serving):
Calories: 320
Protein: 25g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium :860mg
Variations and Substitutions:
Lobster or Clams : Substitute or add lobster meat or clams for a different seafood combination.
Coconut Milk : A dairy-free option with a tropical twist can be created by replacing heavy cream with coconut milk.
Spicy Kick : For those who like it hot, add chopped jalapenos or pinch of cayenne pepper to give this variation some kick!
