She Crab Soup Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

2. 2

   Make the Roux

   Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a roux.

3. 3

   Add Broth

   Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, making sure to break up any lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Incorporate Cream and Seasonings

   Stir in the heavy cream, sherry, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Crab Meat

   Gently fold in the lump crab meat, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives before serving.