Description
A warm and comforting Southern classic, Luscious She Crab Soup is a creamy, crab-infused dish that immerses you in a coastal dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh lump crab meat
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sherry (or sparkling grape juice as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by melting the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots, sautéing until they’re soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring to prevent it from burning.
- Sprinkle in the flour while stirring continuously. Cook the flour mixture for about 2 minutes until it lightly toasts.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood stock or chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps from the flour.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce, sherry, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat, letting it heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. For low-carb adjustments, consider using cauliflower puree.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg