Creamy Crab Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 25 minutes Prep: 0 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 486 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 package spinach chopped, frozen
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup onion chopped
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch nutmeg
2 cups light cream
1 cup crab meat imitation, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dill relish

Directions

Cook spinach in chicken broth.

Saute onion in butter in large saucepan until tender.

Add flour and seasonings, stirring until smooth.

Stir in spinach mixture.

Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil and is thickened.

Stir in cream, crabmeat and relish.

Heat through, do not boil.

Note: This soup freezes well. Reheat slowly, don't boil.

It's also nice with a can of crabmeat or small shrimp.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 448g
Amount per Serving
Calories 486 70% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.0g58%
 Saturated Fat 22.0g112%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 851mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 21.0g7%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 18.0g36%
Vitamin A 156%  Vitamin C 39%
Calcium 23%  Iron 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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