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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
3 lbs blue crab backfin meat
1 lb butter
3 cups minced celery
1/8 cup Indian Mace
1/4 cup honey
4 cups flour
4 quarts heavy cream
2 gallons whole milk
dash of cherry

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Melt 1 lb of butter in a warm pot.

2

Add 3 cups of minced celery and 1/8 cup of Indian Mace to the pot; stir to combine.

3

Continue stirring to allow the celery to soak up the flavors.

4

Gradually add 1 gallon of whole milk while whisking continuously.

5

Add 4 quarts of heavy cream to the mixture, stirring as you go.

6

Add the second gallon of whole milk, continuing to stir to prevent clumping.

7

Add 2 more quarts of heavy cream, stirring until the mixture thickens.

8

Add crab row from the female blue crab, stirring to combine.

9

Add crab base or seafood broth, followed by 4 cups of flour, a little at a time, stirring continuously until thickened.

10

Add 3 lbs of fresh blue crab backfin meat, stirring to incorporate.

11

Add 1/4 cup of honey for sweetness, stirring well.

12

Top off the soup with a dash of cherry.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

Dutch oven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkshellfish

Also Known As

Crab BisqueCrab Chowder

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