"I always get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my son called to ask for the recipe so he could make it for his roommates. —Patti Bogetti, Magnolia, Delaware..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4 cups chopped sweet onion
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1 celery rib, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup water
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1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
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2 medium red potatoes, cubed
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8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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2 cups half-and-half cream
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1 can (6-1/2 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
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2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley