Classic She Crab Soup

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

Submitted by MARBALET
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Servings:
6
Yield:
6 to 7 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 6 slices lemon (Optional)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Press the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and set aside.

  3. 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.

  4. Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, milk and cream. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

567 Calories
43g Fat
13g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 567
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 374mg 125%
Sodium 1415mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 262mg 20%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 769mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.