CREAMY SHE-CRAB SOUP

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Mmm--Creamy she-crab soup, garnished with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Decadent!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
½ tablespoon grated onion
⅛ teaspoon ground mace
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons crab roe
2 cups fresh crabmeat
6 tablespoons dry sherry
½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Fill the bottom of a double boiler halfway with water. Bring to a low boil. Melt butter in top of double boiler, add flour and stir until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Add onion, mace, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and crab meat with roe. Cook over simmering water for 20 minutes.
  • To serve, place 1 tablespoon of warmed sherry in each of 4 or 6 soup bowls (depends on how much soup you want). Ladle soup into bowls, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle with fresh snipped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 846.7 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Tom Shea
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This soup is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for me. I would recommend serving it with a side salad or some crusty bread to help cut through the richness.


rashed KHAN milon
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup was too salty. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether.


Jasmine Mayle
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out grainy. I think I might have overcooked the roux.


Roye Ball
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I found that this soup was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to taste.


Landon Ellis
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This soup is a bit too creamy for my taste. I would recommend using less heavy cream or adding some milk to lighten it up.


rutendo gwenzi
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I love how this soup freezes well. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later. It's a great way to have a delicious meal on hand when I'm short on time.


Sphelele Mzulwini
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and it was ready for dinner. So easy!


givers tv
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I'm allergic to crab, so I substituted shrimp in this recipe. It turned out great! The shrimp added a nice briny flavor to the soup.


Syed zarib ali
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This soup is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge. The ingredients are all high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Teo Alex
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I love how this soup can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Yinka Abe
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This soup is so versatile! I've served it as an appetizer, main course, and even a light lunch. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hasena Qadir
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The crab flavor is subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this soup again.


Messi Minhaz
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I love that this recipe uses fresh crab meat. It makes the soup so much more flavorful. I would definitely recommend using fresh crab meat if you can find it.


King Jammal
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavor is incredible and it's sure to impress your guests.


Ranmilowo Abdul
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe directed and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change next time is to add a bit more salt and pepper to taste.


Marion Nasimiyu
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This soup is so creamy and delicious! I love the combination of crab meat, corn, and potatoes. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Carol NCM
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I've tried many she-crab soup recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The addition of sherry and Old Bay seasoning really takes it to the next level. I highly recommend this recipe!


Beshackeem Goodwin
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this soup without any problems. And the results were amazing! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and packed with crab meat.


shahzad bajwa
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This creamy she-crab soup was a hit at my dinner party last night! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was velvety smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.