Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of She Crab Soup, a luxurious dish that perfectly captures the essence of cozy dining. This rich and creamy bisque features sweet lump crab meat, enhanced by a blend of aromatic spices and a touch of sherry. Ideal for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this recipe is both simple to prepare and exquisite in flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can serve up a delightful bowl of warmth that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 celery rib (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup clam juice
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion, celery, and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in flour, Old Bay seasoning, nutmeg, and black pepper; cook for about one minute.
- Increase heat and add dry sherry; cook for two minutes.
- Pour in clam juice, milk, heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and salt. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and fold in lump crab meat; simmer for an additional four minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg