Name: Crab and Corn Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells; 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 5-6 ears); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 2 celery stalks, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables

Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the corn base

Add 3 cups of the corn kernels to the pot, reserving 1 cup. Stir to combine with the vegetables, then add the seafood stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the corn is tender.
Blend and thicken

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend about half of the soup to create a creamy base while leaving some texture. If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer half the soup to a standard blender, blend until smooth, then return to the pot. Add the heavy cream and butter, stirring until the butter melts completely.
Add remaining corn and seasonings

Add the reserved 1 cup of corn kernels to the soup and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Adjust the consistency with additional stock or water if needed.
Incorporate the crab meat

Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break up the lumps too much. Simmer for just 1-2 minutes to heat the crab through without overcooking it. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Serve and garnish

Ladle the soup into warm bowls. Garnish with fresh chives and additional crab meat if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread on the side.

Crab and Corn Soup

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