Lunch: Bobby's Lighter Crab Soup

A lighter version of a creamy seafood soup.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Bobby's Lighter Crab Soup

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups seafood broth or clam juice
2 cups low-fat milk
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon Paula Deen Lemon Pepper Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch cayenne
1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shell
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan until hot. Add the scallions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 –4 minutes. Stir in the flour; cook 1 minute. Slowly add the broth and milk; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until smooth and bubbly, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sherry, Paula Deen Lemon Pepper Seasoning, white pepper and cayenne. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in crabmeat; heat through. Sprinkle with chives. Serve at once.
Makes 5 cups.