I lovingly refer to my Keto Crab Soup as Crap DIP Soup! Because it is creamy, chock-full of crab and positively delicious, just like the crab dips we all know and love. But seriously, I can’t be the only one that has thought (while eating crab dip) that this would make an amazing soup, or rather I’d prefer to ditch the carb-laden dipper and just eat this crab dip with a spoon, am I right?? Who’s with me?!
Oh yeah, and just 5g carbs per serving, making it low-carb & keto diet friendly!
Can use regular the classic seafood loving Old Bay seasoning? Yes you can, but there’s just something so much supremely more fabulous about this New Bae Blend. And Old Bay tends to be just a tiny bit saltier so season slowly, tasting as you go. Ok?!?!
Why New Bae Seasoning?
Can you PLEASE just trust me?? Your taste buds and your body will thank you! It just tastes like Chesapeake Bay, in a real way. Not the faux-trying-too-hard-over-done-so-last-year-vibe I get from Old Bay.
New Bae Seasoning is clearly labeled with it’s ingredients (unlike Old Bay which uses the obscure “spice” which allows a whole host of naughty-unhealthy ingredients) and uses natural sea salt instead of cheap, unhealthy salt.
I always feel like Old Bay is so salty and it gets in the way of enjoying the flavor combinations, that’s what I love most about New Bae, it’s so full of flavor with the prefect balance of saltiness.
Yes, I’m friends with Bill & Hayley at Primal Palate, but they aren’t sponsoring this post. The didn’t send me this spice blend to try. This post is 100% authentically because I love New Bae Seasoning.
Now that we got all that out of the way (and hopefully eliminating TONS of emails and comments asking the same question over and over and over again) — we can get back to more important things like what you’re going to love the most about this soup…
What is so amazing about Crab Dip vs most Cream of Crab soups, is the ratio of Crab to Broth.
In this Keto Crab bisque, you might want to complain that there’s simply TOO MUCH LUMP CRAB MEAT.
I say that with sarcasm.
Is there such thing as too much crab? I think not.
In a pot over medium heat, melt butter and add New Bae Seasoning. Add cream cheese (cut into pieces) and half and half. Use a whisk, stir until smooth.
Add parmesan cheese. If you want a completely smooth soup “broth” I suggest using a immersion blender or process in your blenderworking in small batches, blend until smooth.
Gently add crab meat, being careful not to break up the chunks. Reduce heat, your Keto Crab Soup is ready to enjoy when the crab meat is heated through.
Each spoon of soup is generously crabby. And so beautifully creamy.
What you don’t need in your keto crab soup is extras like onions, tomatoes, corn, peas, green beans, etc. It won’t need thickend with a roux. This isn’t a maryland crab soup!! Leave the garlic, peppers and lemon in the fridge!
My Keto Crab Dip Soup is creamy, chock-full of crab and positively delicious, just like the crab dips we all know and love. But seriously, I can’t be the only one that has thought (while eating crab dip) that this would make an amazing soup, or rather I’d prefer to ditch the carb-laden dipper and just eat this crab dip with a spoon, am I right?? Who’s with me?!
In a pot over medium heat, melt butter and add New Bae Seasoning.
Add cream cheese (cut into pieces) and half and half. Use a whisk, stir until smooth.
Add parmesan cheese. If you want a completely smooth soup “broth” I suggest using a immersion blender or process in your blenderworking in small batches, blend until smooth.
Gently add crab meat, being careful not to break up the chunks. Reduce heat, your Keto Crab Dip Soup is ready to enjoy when the crab meat is heated through.
Notes
to stretch this soup further, add another cup of half and half, it will be thinner in consistency and you’ll get another 1-2 servings with all the flavor.
Across the board, it contains extremely low (or zero) carbs, making it naturally keto-friendly. Some types of seafood, like shrimp and crab, are nearly fat-free.
The roe is also what gave she-crab soup its name, since roe can only be collected from female crabs. Not only does the roe give the soup an orange hue, it also adds body and infuses the dish with a savory tang that offsets the sweetness of the crab and sherry.
When in doubt, grab broth-based soups which offer the electrolytes you need to stay well-hydrated while on keto. Great choices include a variation of French onion soup with no bread but plenty of buttery onions and topped with just a little cheese.
Sweet treats and sugary foods are a definite "no" when following a keto diet. Consuming candies, pastries, and sugary drinks leads to a quick rise in insulin levels. Elevated insulin levels hinder fat burning and encourage fat storage, making it hard to achieve and maintain ketosis.
The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.
Crab is packed with protein, which is important for building and maintaining muscle.Crab also contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium. These nutrients play vital roles in improving general health while helping prevent a variety of chronic conditions.
Serving a crab soup? Egg is always a good pairing with crab, so consider an open-faced egg salad sandwich (possibly with hot sauce). Also consider grilled fruit; the sweet goes well with the crab. If you're serving traditional salads, consider citrusy vinaigrettes.
The shelf-life in a fridge is 3 to 5 days and in the freezer is 6 to 9 months. Whole cooked crab that is frozen can last from 9 to 12 months. Cooked crab that has been sitting on a plate at a dinner table should be consumed within 2 hours.
What to serve with cream of crab soup. Crusty Bread or Breadsticks: Slices of crusty bread or warm breadsticks are perfect. Choose a baguette or a rustic loaf for added texture. Oyster Crackers or Saltines: Classic oyster crackers or saltines add a satisfying crunch and are a traditional accompaniment to seafood soups.
If you haven't figured it out yet, She-Crab Soup is made with female crabs. He-Crab Soup is made with male crabs. That wasn't difficult, but what's the difference? The female crab has roe (eggs) and the male crab doesn't.
Crabs are often served in their shell, making eating them challenging and messy. In order to reach the meat inside of a crab, it requires a bit of effort, requiring you to break it into pieces and dig inside using your fingers and various crab-eating utensils.
Use heavy cream as a keto-friendly thickening option for your soups and broths. Heavy cream has more fat than regular whole milk, so you can add it to your soup recipes without worrying about it curdling. Plus, you can whip heavy cream into what looks like whipped cream very quickly, and then add it to your soup.
Designed for those following the ketogenic (keto), paleo, Whole30, or another low carb diet, the keto soup diet claims it can help individuals lose up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) in just 5 days. As with the general keto diet, the soup version is a low carb, high fat, moderate protein eating plan.
Bone broth is low in calories, high in fat, and virtually carb-less, making it an extremely keto-friendly food. High-quality bone broth is also rich in bioavailable nutrients, so consuming it can reduce the risk of malnourishment that can come from avoiding or limiting certain foods.
Cod – Cod makes the cut on our keto list because it's low in carbohydrates – just 2% of your recommended daily value. Mackerel – Its oily, dark flesh makes it a keto diet necessity because of its high fat content. Tuna – Think beyond the can and try wild fresh tuna in your favorite keto fish recipes.
The Paleo Diet cites how 100 grams of raw oysters, mussels, clams, whelk, abalone, and scallops contained high levels of carbohydrates. In addition to this, the blog cites some non-shellfish seafood like cooked octopus as something that people who are living a Keto lifestyle should eat with caution.
Some of the best meats for keto include beef, pork, chicken, salmon, and bison. Still, all plain, unprocessed meats are keto-friendly and low in carbs — so there are plenty of options to choose from. However, you may want to choose your meats based on other factors in addition to carb count.
Crab legs are an excellent choice for those looking to maintain a low-carb lifestyle. A typical serving of crab legs (approximately 3 ounces) contains only about 1-2 grams of carbohydrates. This makes them a perfect option for individuals following a ketogenic or low-carb diet.
Introduction: My name is Aron Pacocha, I am a happy, tasty, innocent, proud, talented, courageous, magnificent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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