She Crab Soup
Description
This luxurious She Crab Soup is a true Southern classic, originating from the historic kitchens of Charleston. It features a velvety base created by tempering egg yolks and cream into a rich stock infused with fresh leeks, celery, and aromatics. The dish is defined by its generous portions of lump crabmeat and vibrant crab roe, which provide both texture and a deep, briny sweetness. Finished with a splash of dry sherry and Worcestershire sauce, it offers a complex, savory flavor profile that is both comforting and elegant.Directions
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Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add the diced onion, sliced leek, and diced celery to the pan.
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Sauté the vegetables until they are tender, stirring occasionally.
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In a small bowl, mix together the flour, tomato paste, and oregano.
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Stir the flour mixture into the vegetables in the saucepan and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
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Gradually stir in the chicken broth and fish stock, ensuring there are no lumps.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the crabmeat, crab roe, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Cook for 5 minutes only, just to heat the crab through.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolks slightly.
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Temper the egg yolks by slowly adding a ladleful of the hot soup mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly.
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Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the main saucepan, stirring gently.
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Stir in the cream until well combined.
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Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Saturated Fat 15g75%
- Cholesterol 150mg50%
- Sodium 800mg34%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
