CHARLESTON SHE-CRAB SOUP
Adapted from "Charleston Receipts" and attributed to Mrs. Henry Church, this is an authentic she crab soup recipe. Mrs. Church shares a 'secret'--if unable to obtain she crabs and thus have no roe, crumble the yolks of hard boiled eggs in the bottom of the soup plates. Please note there is a difference between the egg-bearing female crabs who carry their eggs outside their shells and which are generally illegal to be harvested, and the she crabs which contain roe within their shells and which are legal. These are available via mail order from several seafood houses in the Carolinas and Georgia. Please also note that the spicing of the soup is very mild but very traditional--if you prefer it to be more highly spiced, you can of course add more and additional spices.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water in the bottom of a double boiler to a boil, reduce heat so that water barely simmers and make sure that the amount of water does not touch the bottom of the top of the double boiler.
- Melt butter in the top of a double boiler and blend with the flour until smooth.
- Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly.
- Add the crab meat and roe and all seasonings except sherry and cook slowly, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
- To serve, place a tablespoon of warmed sherry in the bottom of each individual soup bowl.
- Add soup and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with parsley and/or paprika.
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Md Rayhan khan
[email protected]I can't wait to make this soup for my next dinner party.
NONO LOVE Marmr LOVE
[email protected]I've been wanting to try she-crab soup for a while now. This recipe seems easy enough to follow.
Cach 008
[email protected]I'm always looking for new soup recipes. This one looks like a winner.
Evangel Dadson
[email protected]She-crab soup sounds like something I would enjoy. I'll have to add this recipe to my list.
Kay C
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.
NOOR CASSIM
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Kqbugho
[email protected]I've never heard of she-crab soup before. Is it similar to clam chowder?
Mahid Islam
[email protected]I'm not sure what she-crab soup is, but it sounds delicious. I'm going to have to try this recipe.
Kelvin Brayden
[email protected]I'm allergic to crab, so I can't eat this soup. But my husband said it was delicious.
Ahmed ali rajput
[email protected]This soup is way too expensive. I can't believe I paid $20 for a bowl of soup.
Pardati Majhi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Nhlalenhle Dk
[email protected]This soup was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best she-crab soup he's ever had.
Md Rafit
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The crab flavor was subtle and the soup was very creamy.
Gulaab Mahi
[email protected]This is the best she-crab soup I've ever had. The crab flavor is so rich and the soup is so creamy.
william Lampkin
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.
Hassen Ahameddin
[email protected]This was my first time making she-crab soup, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the soup was delicious.
Lebogang Baloyi
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and packed with flavor. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.
Mariam Saibu
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.
Baba Tosky
[email protected]This soup is absolutely divine! The flavors are so rich and creamy, and the crab is perfectly cooked. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.