Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a soup pot until tender.
  2. Add minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds on medium heat.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients, *except crab* until heated thoroughly. (Add optional ingredients if using).
  4. Stir carefully, add crab meat, making sure not to break up crab chunks.
  5. Serve in warmed bowls, (warm bowls under warm water for 1 minute) adding croutons to float on top.