Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Snappy Crab Soup is for Soup.

Snappy Crab Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Snappy Crab Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Snappy Crab Soup makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Snappy Crab Soup are:

3/4 lb fresh or frozen crabmeat, cooked or 2 cans (or package) (6 oz. each)
2 tbsp dry sherry
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 cup chicken broth or water
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
1 cup light whipping cream (can be fat free)
1 cup nonfat milk (any kind)
Salt to taste (optional)
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Here is how you make Snappy Crab Soup:

Combine undrained crabmeat and sherry in a bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes.In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, peas and chicken broth or water. Heat to boiling. Simmer 5 minutes or until peas are tender.Puree tomato and pea mixture in blender. Add tabasco, cream, milk, and salt.Return to saucepan. Add crab meat. Heat through. Place in serving bowls and garnish with parsley.Tip: May substitute imitation crabmeat for fresh or canned, but expect a sweeter taste and a milder crab flavor.Goes great with salad!Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIONSTARGIRL.

The nutritional information for Snappy Crab Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 247.5

• Total Fat: 11.1 g
• Cholesterol: 110.5 mg
• Sodium: 748.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 13.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 23.2 g