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 small yellow onion, finely diced; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 4 ounces whole butter; 4 ounces all purpose flour; Splash Sherry; 1 pint heavy cream; 1 pint water; 2 pints whole milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; Several dashes hot sauce; 1/4 pound crab roe; 1/4 pound jumbo lump crab meat; 1 bunch fresh chives, finely diced; 1 bunch scallions tops, finely diced; Fine Sherry

Servings: persons

1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
4 ounces whole butter
4 ounces all purpose flour
Splash Sherry
1 pint heavy cream
1 pint water
2 pints whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Several dashes hot sauce
1/4 pound crab roe
1/4 pound jumbo lump crab meat
1 bunch fresh chives, finely diced
1 bunch scallions tops, finely diced
Fine Sherry

1
In a large, heavy bottomed soup pot, saute the onions and celery in the whole butter until translucent.
2
Stir in the flour and cook over a low flame for approximately 5 minutes.
3
Add a splash of Sherry then the cream, stir this then add the water and milk.
4
Now add the salt, Tabassco and crab roe, bring to a simmer then add the crabmeat.
5
Stir in the crab gently as to not break the lumps.
6
If the soup appears too thick, add a little more milk and adjust the seasonings.
7
Serve in a soup cup and garnish with the scallions, chives and a splash of sherry.

437

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small yellow onion, finely diced, 2 stalks celery, finely diced, 4 ounces whole butter, 4 ounces all purpose flour, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

She Crab Soup

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