3 Crab Soups to Keep You Warm This Winter

The weather in February in Tampa is perfect for enjoying a day at the beach or going for a walk. But the evening can get a bit chilly with temperatures going down to 51 and 58 °F (11 to 14 °C) at night. However, it gives the folks a good excuse to enjoy some delicious and warming dishes as they cuddle up with their loved ones in the house.

One of the best dishes to enjoy on a chilly February evening is crab soup. The hearty meal is full of flavor and can have amazing benefits for the body as it is full of nutrition. Crabmeat is an amazing source of beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA, which have helpful anti-inflammatory properties. They can not only make you feel warm and filled when you eat crab but also offer numerous health benefits.

Here are some of the most common types of crab soups people love making and eating:

Creamy Crab Bisque

The creamy crab bisque is one of the most popular crab soups and is served in numerous fine dining restaurants. Made with a combination of crab shell stock, some chopped vegetables, some cooked crab meat, and heavy cream, this is a rich and creamy soup that is easy to prepare and usually served with some crusty bread and a salad. You can also substitute the heavy cream for milk and butter and add a dash of sherry to boost the flavor and make it healthier.

Creamy crab bisque with some crusty bread


Italian Crab and Bread Soup

If you are looking for something more flavorful and exotic, then you should try some delicious Italian crab and bread soup. Made with several different European spices, including paprika, pepper flakes, and star anise, this soup will warm you to the core. The pepperiness of the spices is cut down with a dash of olive oil, crab shell stock, tomato paste, and some wine. Finally, some dry bread cubes are added on top, along with some herbs!

A pot with crab shell stock

 

Maryland Crab Soup

The Maryland crab soup is one of the easiest crab soups and takes only 20 minutes to prepare. It is not as heavy as the bisque or peppery as the Italian soup and is generally enjoyed by people with any kind of palate. It is made with lump crab meat, chopped onions, whole tomatoes, sweet corn, baby carrots, lima beans, along with some classic seasoning. All you need to do is add all the ingredients except the crab meat in a saucepan filled with water and bring to boil. Once all the ingredients are boiled, you can add the meat and simmer for a few minutes and enjoy while it’s piping hot!

 

If you aren’t in the mood for crab soup or don’t feel like slaving away in the kitchen, check out some delicious and equally warming crab-based snacks and dishes from Pappy’s Devil Crabs in Tampa, Florida. For decades, Chef Papy has been making some of the finest devil crabs, beef and crab empanadas, and other food products that are full of authentic flavor and yummy goodness.

Contact them today and place your order for a delectable gastronomic experience without leaving your home!

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