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She Crab Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of the Southern United States, She Crab Soup is a rich and creamy dish traditionally made with blue crab meat and flavored with sherry. This dish is often served as a luxurious starter or main course, especially during special occasions. Its popularity has spread beyond the South, becoming a beloved comfort food in many parts of the U.S. today.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 stalks celery
1/2 yellow onion
a few tablespoons butter
heavy cream
milk
2 bay leaves
chicken stock
sherry wine
Worcestershire sauce
hot sauce
Old Bay seasoning
lump crabmeat
fresh chives

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Grate 2 stalks of celery and 1/2 of a yellow onion using a cheese grater.

2

In a Dutch oven or soup pot, melt a few tablespoons of butter.

3

Add the grated vegetables to the melted butter and cook until translucent and tender.

4

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.

5

Add flour to create a roux and cook for about 1-2 minutes.

6

Stir in heavy cream and milk, whisking to remove clumps.

7

Add 2 bay leaves and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

8

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

9

Add chicken stock to thin the soup and mix well.

10

Incorporate sherry wine, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to taste.

11

Add Old Bay seasoning generously to the soup.

12

Mix in lump crabmeat gently, being careful not to break it apart.

13

Remove bay leaves before serving.

14

Plate the soup and garnish with leftover lump crabmeat, Old Bay, hot sauce, and fresh chives.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

Dutch ovencheese graterwhiskrubber spatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkshellfish

Also Known As

Crab BisqueCrab Chowder

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