Creamy She-Crab Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy She-Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1 quart milk; 1/2 tablespoon grated onion; 1/8 teaspoon ground mace; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons crab roe; 2 cups fresh crabmeat; 6 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
1/2 tablespoon grated onion
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons crab roe
2 cups fresh crabmeat
6 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
Fill the bottom of a double boiler halfway with water.
2
Bring to a low boil.
3
Melt butter in top of double boiler, add flour and stir until smooth.
4
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
5
Add onion, mace, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and crab meat with roe.
6
Cook over simmering water for 20 minutes.
7
To serve, place 1 tablespoon of warmed sherry in each of 4 or 6 soup bowls (depends on how much soup you want).
8
Ladle soup into bowls, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle with fresh snipped parsley.

150

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, 1 quart milk, 1/2 tablespoon grated onion, and more.

Yes, Creamy She-Crab Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy She-Crab Soup

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