CLASSIC SHE CRAB SOUP

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A full-bodied creamy crab soup that can be served with lemon for added tartness.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons margarine
1 green onion, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fish stock
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 ½ pounds crabmeat, flaked
¼ cup sherry
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups hard-cooked eggs
½ teaspoon paprika
6 slices lemon

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a 2 quart saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10-12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and cool.
  • Press the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the green onions and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, milk and cream. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add cooked egg yolks, crabmeat, sherry, salt and pepper and heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with a pinch of paprika and a lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 374.4 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 1415.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Dabie Ishmael
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Samuel olanrewajuyinka
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This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Alex Dermenji
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadar Alam Masoom
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I've tried this recipe a few times, and I've never been able to get it right. The soup always turns out too thick or too thin.


The Boss Brothers TV
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This soup was a disappointment. It was watery and lacked flavor.


Effikhan Surani
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it helped a lot.


Mike Wright
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious, creamy soup that's perfect for a special occasion.


Sidho Sidho
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra sherry to give it a bit of a kick.


Jay Schieble
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This was my first time making she-crab soup, and it was a success! I was worried it would be too difficult, but the recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great.


Makata Hooper
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I've made this soup a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Darci O'Flynn
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This she-crab soup turned out amazing! The flavors were rich and complex, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfectly.