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Crab and Potato Soup

Crab and Potato Soup is a traditional Scottish recipe for a classic chowder-like soup of crab meat in a pureed potato fish stock and milk base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of: Crab and Potato Soup.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Milk RecipesScottish Recipes



This is a classic Scottish recipe for a chowder-like soup of crab in a potato and milk base.

Crab and Potato Soup a Classic Scottish recipe for a festive starter of a chowder-like soup of crab meat, pureed potato and fish stock in a milk base that's excellent for Christmas or New Year.

Ingredients:

500g potatoes
600ml stock (fish stock is best)
225g crab meat, flaked
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
150ml milk
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

Peel and chop the potatoes then combine with the stock in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Take off the heat and blend to a purée then return to the pan. Add the crab meat along with the garlic and chives. Season to taste with salt and black pepper then cook gently for 5 minutes.

Stir in the milk and allow to heat through (but do not boil). Ladle into warmed soup bowls and serve.