South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Name: South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 small white onion, grated; 1 stalk celery, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 2 quarts half-and-half cream; 1 pint heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup sherry wine; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 pound lump crabmeat; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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This she-crab soup is a staple for all of us living on the South Carolina coast. Here is my take on the soup that I think is outstanding. Enjoy!

Recipe by SOWEN

Published on February 1, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small white onion, grated
1 stalk celery, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 quarts half-and-half cream
1 pint heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup sherry wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Mix in onion, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir 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. Pour in 1/2 of the sherry. Season with dill, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cover and simmer until soup has reduced by 1/3, about 30 minutes. Add crabmeat; simmer for 10 more minutes.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a splash of remaining sherry and sprinkle of chives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

677	Calories
58g	Fat
20g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 677
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58g	74%
Saturated Fat 36g	178%
Cholesterol 240mg	80%
Sodium 485mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
Calcium 362mg	28%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 637mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.