Description
A creamy blend of crab meat and fresh vegetables, this Luscious She Crab Soup is a luxurious Southern classic that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart chicken or seafood stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (preferably blue crab)
- ¼ cup sherry (or sparkling grape juice as a substitute)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust according to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute without browning it.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring continuously to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken or seafood stock, ensuring there are no lumps, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the crab meat, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently.
- Allow the soup to simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a low-fat milk alternative. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg