South Carolina She-Crab Soup Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 14, 2006

I live in Virginia and they serve a She-Crab soup here in the restraunts and this recipe is very close to the ones I have had, but I did add the old bay seasoning and served it with buttered french bread.

—lisascooking

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 19, 2011

Nice recipe. It should be labeled as Crab bisques as there is not "She Crab" in it.

—Catadon

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Jan 09, 2007

I really liked this recipe. Just what I was looking for. Used Old Bay, added some fresh squeezed lemon, and it was perfect for New Years Eve dinner. Will use this recipe again, and again...

—foodzbb

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Feb 25, 2009

I picked up 2 live crabs along with all the rest of the ingredients and was serving this along with Shrimp Creole for a Fat Tuesday celebration. I took the shrimp shells, left over onion after grating it, piece of celery, water and cooked the crabs resulting in a nice seafood broth which I used instead of chicken stock. The crabs turned out to be girls so I took their eggs, mashed them up and added them to the soup for more flavor and saved a pinch to serve on top as a garnish. RAVE reviews from my dinner guests. Will definately make this again!

—ZEHR

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Aug 20, 2006

This was very good, but I felt it needed more seasonings. I added Old Bay, black pepper and paprika right in the roux. A bit of sherry gave it a nice flavor too. All in all, a very nice recipe. Thanks!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Sep 04, 2011

I just made this soup tonight for the first time. I have to say that this is THE BEST soup that I've ever made and eaten. I did however make several additions to the soup to kick it up a notch. Instead of 5 tablespoons of butter & flour I added 8 tablespoons, I used fish stock instead of the chicken broth (HIGHLY recommend), didn't use the hot pepper sauce, used 1.5 pounds of crabmeat, and added a VAST amount of Old Bay, salt, & pepper for flavor. This recipe, along with my additions, is well worth the money you will spend to make this soup. Hands down the best soup I've ever eaten & I will definitely make this again. It takes me back to the she-crab soup that I enjoyed at The Salty Dog in Hilton Head, SC. I HIGHLY suggest this recipe & use the additions that I did. You will not be disappointed!!

—Pander07

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Jun 30, 2011

Love this recipe since I am missing the she-crab soup from my fav restaurants in Virginia Beach, tastes just like them! I always add old bay though.

—usafwife16

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May 21, 2004

This recipe is a perfect tribute to lowcountry fare at its very best.

—KOOKIECOOK1

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Nutrition

Calories
677 kcal
34%

Carbohydrates
19.6 g
6%

Cholesterol
240 mg
80%

Fat
57.7 g
89%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
20.8 g
42%

Sodium
534 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 677
** Calories from Fat: 519

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 57.7g 89 %
** Saturated Fat 35.6g 178 %
** Cholesterol 240mg 80 %
** Sodium 534mg 21 %
** Potassium 637mg 18 %
** Total Carbohydrates 19.6g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
** Protein 20.8g 42 %
** Sugars 1.3g
** Vitamin A 42 %
** Vitamin C 11 %
** Calcium 45 %
** Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 19 %
** Niacin 47 %
** Vitamin B6 14 %
** Magnesium 19 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.