Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Maryland crab meat
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. celery salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • few drops of hot sauce
  • 1 qt. milk
  • parsley flakes for garnish

Method

  • Remove cartilage from crab meat.
  • Dissolve bouillon cube in water.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook onion in margarine or butter until tender.
  • Blend in flour and seasonings.
  • Add milk and bouillon gradually and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat spoon.
  • Add crab meat; heat, but do not boil.
  • Garnish with parsley flakes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
  • Soup improves upon standing as flavors get a chance to blend, so this a good "prepare ahead" dish.