CHARLESTON SHE-CRAB SOUP
Adapted from "Charleston Receipts" and attributed to Mrs. Henry Church, this is an authentic she crab soup recipe. Mrs. Church shares a 'secret'--if unable to obtain she crabs and thus have no roe, crumble the yolks of hard boiled eggs in the bottom of the soup plates. Please note there is a difference between the egg-bearing female crabs who carry their eggs outside their shells and which are generally illegal to be harvested, and the she crabs which contain roe within their shells and which are legal. These are available via mail order from several seafood houses in the Carolinas and Georgia. Please also note that the spicing of the soup is very mild but very traditional--if you prefer it to be more highly spiced, you can of course add more and additional spices.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water in the bottom of a double boiler to a boil, reduce heat so that water barely simmers and make sure that the amount of water does not touch the bottom of the top of the double boiler.
- Melt butter in the top of a double boiler and blend with the flour until smooth.
- Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly.
- Add the crab meat and roe and all seasonings except sherry and cook slowly, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
- To serve, place a tablespoon of warmed sherry in the bottom of each individual soup bowl.
- Add soup and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with parsley and/or paprika.
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MdKalam2628
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of crab. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Carol Watson
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. It was watery and lacked flavor. I think it needed more crab meat and more seasoning. I will not be making this again.
Diyas Asarpati
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use fresh or canned crab meat. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab.
Koko Melad
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and it turned out great! I used fresh crab meat and it really made a difference. The soup was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
john hicks
[email protected]This soup was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The soup was delicious and had a lovely crab flavor. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
ekram Awol
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crab flavor was subtle and delicate. I would definitely make this again.
Natalie Rabe
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of crab. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Shazia Amaan
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but it was a bit of a let down. The soup was thin and lacked flavor. I think it needed more crab meat and more seasoning. I will not be making this again.
Sydnie Ellam
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. It was watery and lacked flavor. I think it needed more crab meat and more seasoning. I will not be making this again.
Elizabeth Mwila
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use fresh or canned crab meat. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab.
Damoni Ferrell
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The crab flavor was perfect and the soup was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Bishek Bhattarai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper. I also added a pinch of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.
Dean Barnes
[email protected]This soup was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used fresh crab meat and it really made a difference. The soup was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mukhtar Ali
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! This soup is absolutely delicious. The crab flavor is subtle and delicate and the soup is creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
DJR7 GAMING
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sherry adds a nice depth of flavor and the crab is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
MD Hasib Khan
[email protected]This She-Crab Soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of crab. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.