Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of South Carolina She Crab Soup. This traditional Lowcountry dish features fresh blue crab meat, sherry, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasions, this soup will transport you to the shores of South Carolina with every spoonful. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions, you can now recreate this Southern classic in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh blue crab meat
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly pour in the seafood stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the crab meat, heavy cream, sherry, Old Bay seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the soup thickens slightly and the crab meat is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
