Instant Pot Crab Soup Recipe
Description
This Instant Pot Crab Soup recipe is a delicious, creamy, and flavorful soup made with fresh picked crab meat and vegetables. It is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of crab without having to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen. It comes together quickly and is packed full of flavor. This soup is perfect for those chilly days when you want something warm and comforting. It can also be served as an appetizer or a main course. No matter how you serve it, it is sure to please!
Prep time
This Instant Pot Crab Soup recipe can be prepared in about 10 minutes. It only takes a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time. You'll just need to gather your ingredients, sauté the vegetables, and then add in the rest of the ingredients. It's that easy!
Cook Time
This Instant Pot Crab Soup recipe only takes about 5 minutes to cook. Once all of your ingredients are in the pot, you just need to close the lid, set the timer, and let the pressure cooker do its thing. In a few short minutes, you'll have a delicious soup ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
To make this Instant Pot Crab Soup, start by setting the Instant Pot to sauté. Once it is hot, add in the olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they are softened. Then, add in the Old Bay seasoning, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir everything together and cook for another minute. Then, pour in the chicken broth and give it all a stir. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and set the timer for 5 minutes. After the timer goes off, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and stir in the crab meat and heavy cream. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Serve the soup warm and enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
Notes
This soup can be made with canned crab meat in a pinch. However, fresh crab meat yields the best flavor and texture. If you are using canned crab, reduce the amount of broth to 4 cups.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 224
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 19g
- Sodium: 2,539mg
- Fiber: 2g
Recipe Tips
This Instant Pot Crab Soup is a great way to use up any leftover crab meat you may have. If you have some already cooked, you can add it at the end and let it heat through in the soup. The soup will also freeze well, so it is a great dish to make in advance and save for later. You can also customize this soup for your own tastes. Feel free to add in any other vegetables you like, such as corn or peas. You can also adjust the amount of Old Bay seasoning depending on how spicy you like it. Enjoy!
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