She-Crab Soup

This elegant She-Crab Soup is a classic New England favorite that delivers a velvety, rich texture and deep savory flavor. The base is a smooth white sauce enriched with milk and gently thickened with eggs, creating a custard-like consistency that coats the spoon perfectly. Sweet, tender white crab meat is folded in at the end to preserve its delicate taste and texture. A splash of dry sherry adds a sophisticated depth, while a hint of mace and Worcestershire sauce provides subtle warmth and complexity. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of paprika, this soup is ideal for special dinner parties or cozy winter evenings. It feels indulgent yet remains relatively simple to prepare with quality ingredients.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 236.6

Description

This elegant She-Crab Soup is a classic New England favorite that delivers a velvety, rich texture and deep savory flavor. The base is a smooth white sauce enriched with milk and gently thickened with eggs, creating a custard-like consistency that coats the spoon perfectly. Sweet, tender white crab meat is folded in at the end to preserve its delicate taste and texture. A splash of dry sherry adds a sophisticated depth, while a hint of mace and Worcestershire sauce provides subtle warmth and complexity. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of paprika, this soup is ideal for special dinner parties or cozy winter evenings. It feels indulgent yet remains relatively simple to prepare with quality ingredients.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Butter
1 teaspoon Flour
1 Qt. Milk
2 cup White crab meat and crab

Directions

1
Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
2
Whisk in the flour until smooth to form a roux.
3
Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
4
Beat eggs in a separate bowl with lemon juice, mace, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
5
Slowly stir the egg mixture into the warm milk sauce, cooking gently over hot water for 20 minutes until thickened.
6
Gently fold in the white crab meat and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
7
Place 1 tablespoon of warmed dry sherry into each individual soup bowl.
8
Ladle the hot soup over the sherry in the bowls.
9
Top each bowl with a dollop of whipped cream.
10
Sprinkle with paprika or finely chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 236.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.8g11%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 98.1mg33%
Sodium 468.1mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 29.9g60%

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

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