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She-Crab Soup

Creamy She-Crab Soup: Southern Comfort in Every Spoonful

A rich and creamy she-crab soup packed with flavor, perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 small White Onion Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 1 stalk Celery Can substitute with leeks
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Dry Sherry Can substitute with white wine or vinegar
  • 4 cups Seafood Stock Can use chicken stock
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Can reduce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Can substitute with a blend of spices
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1 cup Lump Crabmeat Can substitute with claw meat
For the Brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Essential for balancing flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Finely Chopped Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for She-Crab Soup
  1. In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 small white onion, 1 diced celery stalk, and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes to form a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of dry sherry and 4 cups of seafood stock, then stir in 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, and 1 bay leaf. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of lump crabmeat. Heat for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon. Serve garnished with finely chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh lump crab meat. Adjust seasoning based on your seafood stock's saltiness.

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