South Carolina She-Crab Soup



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
1 hr

Servings:
8


Ingredients

  • 5tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 5tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1smallwhite onion, grated
  • 1stalkcelery, grated
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2quartshalf-and-half
  • 1pintheavy cream
  • 1cupchicken broth
  • ½cupsherry, divided
  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh dill
  • 2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
  • 1teaspoonhot pepper sauce
  • 1poundlump crabmeat
  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh chives, for garnish

  • Directions

    Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring for about 4 minutes.

    Gradually whisk in half-and-half so that no lumps form. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup sherry. Season with dill, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cover and simmer until soup has reduced by 1/3, about 30 minutes. Add crabmeat and simmer for 10 more minutes.

    Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a splash of remaining 1/4 cup sherry and garnish with chives.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    677 Calories
    58g Fat
    20g Carbs
    21g Protein

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