She Crab Soup Recipe
Our chef's famous low country recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Crab and Seasoning
Cream and Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Sautéing the Vegetables
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
- 2
Cooking the Base
- 3
Incorporating Flour
Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- 4
Adding Broth
Gradually add the chicken broth to the pot, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Finishing Touches
- 5
Adding Crab and Seasoning
Once the soup is simmering, gently fold in the lump crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Adding Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and allow the soup to heat through for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 7
Garnishing
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
