CLASSIC SHE CRAB SOUP

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

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
½ teaspoon paprika
6 slices lemon

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Press the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and set aside.
  • 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.
  • Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, milk and cream. Bring to a simmer.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 374.4 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 1415.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

James Molf
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Moni Akther
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This is the best she-crab soup I've ever had. The flavor is incredible and the texture is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Vesal Veasl khan
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gloria Johnson
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This soup is delicious! I love the rich flavor and the tender crab meat. I will definitely be making this soup again.


sunday louis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Cyrus Murimi
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This is the best she-crab soup I've ever had. The flavor is incredible and the texture is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Tania Tani
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdi salaam Mohamed Husein
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This soup is delicious! I love the rich flavor and the tender crab meat. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nayon Kar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Betty Boop
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This is the best she-crab soup I've ever had. The flavor is incredible and the texture is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Natasha Wilks
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Olayinka Agboola
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This soup is delicious! I love the rich flavor and the tender crab meat. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Fiaz Chutta
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


walter huddle
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This is the best she-crab soup I've ever had. The flavor is incredible and the texture is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


David Cosloff
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chand King
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This soup is delicious! I love the rich flavor and the tender crab meat. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kungawo Mvokwe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


golu mallah
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This is the best she-crab soup I've ever had. The flavor is incredible and the texture is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


nizar ali
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sameer Ziberi
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavor is rich and creamy, and the crab meat is tender and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.