She-Crab Soup Recipe

Name: She-Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 hard-cooked eggs, optional; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 scallion including green top, minced; 1 rib celery, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups Fish Stock, or bottled clam juice; 2 cups milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 1/2 pounds lump crabmeat, picked free of shell; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 6 thin slices lemon

Servings: persons

2 hard-cooked eggs, optional
3 tablespoons butter
1 scallion including green top, minced
1 rib celery, minced
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups Fish Stock, or bottled clam juice
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 pounds lump crabmeat, picked free of shell
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 thin slices lemon

1
If using the eggs, separate the yolks from the whites and save the whites for another use.
2
Press the yolks through a sieve and reserve.
3
In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat.
4
Add the scallion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the stock, milk and cream.
7
Bring to a simmer, stirring.
8
Add the sieved egg yolks, if using, the crabmeat, sherry, salt and pepper and bring almost to a simmer.
9
Ladle into bowls and top each serving with a pinch of paprika and a lemon slice.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 hard-cooked eggs, optional, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 scallion including green top, minced, 1 rib celery, minced, 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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