She-Crab Soup Recipe

Name: She-Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart whipping cream; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 fish bouillon cubes; 2 cups boiling water; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pound fresh crabmeat; Garnish: chopped parsley; 1/3 cup sherry (optional)

Servings: persons

1 quart whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 fish bouillon cubes
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound fresh crabmeat
Garnish: chopped parsley
1/3 cup sherry (optional)

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Set aside.
2
Stir together fish bouillon cubes and 2 cups boiling water until bouillon dissolves.
3
Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add hot fish broth; cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in cream mixture, and cook until thoroughly heated. Add lemon juice, nutmeg, and crabmeat. Ladle into individual serving bowls. Garnish, if desired. Add a spoonful of sherry to each serving, if desired.
4
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Knorr Fish Bouillon. It is important to use good-quality sherry, not cooking sherry, for this soup.

1287

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart whipping cream, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 2 fish bouillon cubes, and more.

Yes, 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.

She-Crab Soup

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