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Curried Crab and Potato Soup

A rich, aromatic seafood chowder combining warm curry spices, sautéed onions, red bell peppers, zucchini, celery, and sweet lump crab meat in a smooth potato and leek base, enriched with RC No Added MSG Crab Base and RC Harvest Vegetable Base.

Yield / Servings

2 Gallons Total Yield

Category

Soups / Seafood Chowders & Bisques

Ingredients

12 Components
Yellow Onion Small diced 3 Tbsp.
Olive Oil 2 oz.
Curry Powder 3 Tbsp.
RC Potato and Leek Soup Mix Prepared with water 1 gallon
Water 1 gallon
Red Bell Pepper Small diced 3 count
Zucchini Small diced 3 count
Celery Small diced 8 ribs
Fresh Crab Meat Picked clean of shells 1½ lbs.
Whole Bay Leaves 3 count

Preparation Steps

1
Sauté Onions & Bloom Curry

In a heavy-gauge stockpot, heat 2 oz. olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 Tbsp. small diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Sprinkle in 3 Tbsp. curry powder and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes longer to bloom the spices in oil.

2
Incorporate Stock & Crab Base

Pour in 1 gallon water and whisk in 3½ oz. RC No Added MSG Crab Base until completely dissolved and integrated into the spiced onion broth.

3
Combine Soup Mix, Vegetables & Crab

Whisk in 1 gallon prepared RC Potato and Leek Soup Mix (prepared with water). Add 3 diced red bell peppers, 3 diced zucchini, 8 diced celery ribs, 1½ lbs. fresh cleaned crab meat, and 3 bay leaves.

4
Season, Simmer & Serve

Season the soup with 3 Tbsp. RC Harvest Vegetable Base. Bring to a gentle simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until all vegetables are tender-crisp. Discard whole bay leaves before ladling into warm bowls.

Chef Notes & Value-Added Ideas

Garnish Suggestion: Finely chopped fresh chives or fresh cilantro sprigs make an outstanding color and flavor garnish for this soup.

Flavor Architecture: Blooming curry powder in hot olive oil releases essential aromatic oils that blend seamlessly into RC Potato and Leek Soup Mix, providing velvety body without heavy cream.

Seafood Umami Enhancement: Utilizing RC No Added MSG Crab Base together with RC Harvest Vegetable Base ensures every spoonful tastes deeply rich, savory, and sweet with authentic crab flavor.