Description
She Crab Soup is a creamy and elegant Southern dish made with rich seafood stock, fresh lump crab meat, a splash of dry sherry, and hints of Old Bay seasoning. Often finished with optional crab roe and heavy cream, this traditional Charleston favorite is perfect for dinner parties or a cozy gourmet night at home.
Ingredients
1 lb lump crab meat
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons crab roe (optional)
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery, sauté 5–6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Stir in the flour to form a roux, whisking constantly. Cook 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Slowly pour in seafood stock while whisking. Simmer 10–15 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
4. Lower the heat. Stir in heavy cream, milk, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer gently for 5 minutes—do not boil.
5. Fold in lump crab meat and optional crab roe. Add sherry and stir well. Simmer for 3–5 more minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, paprika, and extra crab if desired. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Calories: 370
Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 120mg
Sodium: 720mg
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 18g
Serving Size: ~1 cup
Diet: Low-carb, pescatarian-friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: She Crab Soup, crab bisque, seafood soup