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Classic She Crab Soup

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"A full-bodied creamy crab soup that can be served with lemon for added tartness."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

3 tablespoons margarine
1 green onion, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fish stock
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 pounds crabmeat, flaked
1/4 cup sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups hard-cooked eggs (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 slices lemon (optional)

What to Drink?
	Chardonnay
	Sidecar
	Best Lemonade Ever

DIRECTIONS

Place eggs in a 2 quart saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10-12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and cool.
Press the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the green onions and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, milk and cream. Bring to a simmer.
Add cooked egg yolks, crabmeat, sherry, salt and pepper and heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with a pinch of paprika and a lemon slice.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on nov. 12, 2003 by RD8400

In college I worked as a waitress in a cajun resturant. The chef served a secret recipie she... MORE

Reviewed on oct. 16, 2005 by WYATTDOGSTER

Really, really good! Made as directed but had to sub clam juice for the fish stock..no problem... MORE

Reviewed on nov. 12, 2003 by LIZARDBREATH

My boyfriend and I first had she-crab soup on Hilton Head Island and loved it. This soup... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 8, 2007 by ShelleyC

It's better than any soup I've EVER made! I chose it because one reviewer said it tasted just... MORE

Reviewed on jan. 2, 2006 by Foodie

Excellent recipe! I used clam juice, omitted the egg and served with hot sauce and sprinkled... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 30, 2007 by GCPate

This is the closest I have had to the She Crab Soup in Charleston. We do like it spicy so I... MORE

Reviewed on jul. 24, 2003 by AWHITE64

This is definately a creamier soup but very tasty. For those seafood lovers, this is a hit! ... MORE

Reviewed on jan. 12, 2008 by DIFTIGER

puree onion and celery - add a little more sherry, and 3/4 the amount of salt. Sift onion and... MORE

Reviewed on jun. 22, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN

This was delicious! I save and freeze shrimp shells, onion skins and celery and carrot scraps... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 28, 2008 by Catherine

This tasted like milk the first time I served it. I saved the leftovers and had it for lunch... MORE

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