This simple Creamy Crab Potato Soup is the ULTIMATE comfort food. And is also easy to make, since it uses just 4 ingredient. Yukon Gold potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic and canned crab meat. You can make it all in one pot too or in your slow cooker.

You may also like to try these Creamy Canned Crab Pasta

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

It is an excellent way to use potatoes and canned crab meat. It is also inexpensive in comparison to using fresh crab meat yet tastes just as luxurious as most crab biscuits type soups. Also, you do not need a food processor to make this soup creamy, just a potato masher will do the trick.

WHAT TYPE OF CRAB MEAT FOR CRAB POTATO SOUP

I like to use Cloverleaf Crabmeat, be sure to use the juice from the cans too in this soup!

BEST CRAB POTATO SOUP RECIPE

• Start by peeling the potatoes, and half them to cookBring a pot of water to a boil
• And cook the potatoes till tenderRemove the water Add 2 cups of milk and mash with a potato mashed till creamy
• Slowly add in butter and melt over medium heat
• Add in the remaining milk and chicken stock and all seasonings
• Next in a frying pan add 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic, sauté one mixture till fragrant
• Toss in the canned crab and all the juices and simmer on low heat for a few minutes before adding to the soup
• Simmer covered on low-medium heat for 10 minutes and serve hot

WHAT IS THE BEST POTATOES FOR POTATO SOUP

Yukon Gold Potatoes offer a creamy texture which makes for the most creamiest soup. You can also use Russets Red potatoes.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Chicken Stock
• Whole Milk
• Butter
• Garlic

Remember to always have fun and experiment with your cooking! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy. As Julia Child once said, “Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and don’t be afraid to add your own flair to it. Bon appetite!

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