South Carolina She-Crab Soup Recipe

Name: South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 small white onion, grated; 1 stalk celery, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 2 quarts half-and-half cream; 1 pint heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 pound lump crabmeat; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1/2 cup sherry wine

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small white onion, grated
1 stalk celery, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 quarts half-and-half cream
1 pint heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 pound lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup sherry wine

1
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste, and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in the onion, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir for about 4 minutes.
2
Gradually whisk in the half and half cream so that no lumps form. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, and pour in half of the sherry. Season with dill, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until soup has reduced by 1/3. Add crabmeat, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
3
Ladle soup into bowls, and top off with a splash of the remaining sherry and a sprinkle of fresh chives.

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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: 5 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 small white onion, grated, 1 stalk celery, grated, and more.

Yes, South Carolina 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.

South Carolina She-Crab Soup

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