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She Crab Soup

A creamy, rich soup made with crab meat and a touch of sherry.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 lb Crab meat picked over for shells
  • ¼ cup Dry sherry
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 4. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.
  5. 5. Add the heavy cream, crab meat, dry sherry, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Crab, Seafood, Soup
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