Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of She Crab Soup, a classic Southern dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines lump crabmeat, a blend of seasonings, and a hint of sherry for a flavorful seafood soup that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 celery rib (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup clam juice
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsps lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb lump crabmeat
- 1/4 cup crab roe (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté butter, onion, celery, and garlic until onion is translucent.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in flour, Old Bay Seasoning, nutmeg, and black pepper for about a minute.
- Deglaze: Increase heat, add dry sherry, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Liquids: Pour in clam juice, milk, cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate Crab: Remove bay leaf, add crab meat, and roe if desired. Simmer for 4 more minutes.
- Serve: Discard bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
- For added richness, consider garnishing with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
- This soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: She Crab Soup, Crab Soup Recipe, Southern Soup, Seafood Recipe
