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She Crab Soup Recipe

A rich and creamy soup made with crab meat and a touch of sherry.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup crab meat picked over for shells
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry

Instructions: 

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in crab meat and sherry. Heat through.
  • Serve hot.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Crab, Seafood
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