She Crab Soup
She Crab Soup is a luxurious, creamy delight that brings the taste of coastal cuisine right to your kitchen. This inviting soup features tender crab meat, aromatic spices, and a rich base that warms the soul, making it perfect for chilly evenings or elegant gatherings. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring continuously until combined and creamy.
- Mix in the Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice before gently folding in the crab meat.
- Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes before serving hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 120mg