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She Crab Soup Recipe

A creamy and rich soup made with fresh crab meat, perfect for a cozy meal.
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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

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 quart Milk
  • 1 pint Heavy cream
  • 1 pound Fresh crab meat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry

Instructions 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.
  4. Add the crab meat, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir well.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the sherry and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional crab meat if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Crab, Seafood, Soup
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