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She-Crab Soup
A Lowcountry classic — rich cream soup with blue crab, crab roe, and a splash of sherry. Velvety, luxurious Southern comfort.
Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total 45 min
Serves 6
Dinner·American·Medium
Ingredients
Step 1 — Soup
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp crab roe (optional)
- 2 tbsp dry sherry
- Old Bay and paprika
Instructions
- 1
Make the soup
Melt butter, sauté onion 5 minutes. Whisk in flour, cook 2 minutes. Add stock and cream, simmer 15 minutes. Stir in crab, roe, and sherry. Season with Old Bay. Garnish with paprika.
Nutrition per serving: 360 cal · 18g protein · 14g carbs · 28g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
