South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Recipesfull introduces to you: More Soup Recipes. (South Carolina She-Crab Soup). This soup is a staple for all of us living on the South Carolina coast. Here is my take on the soup that I think is outstanding! Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 small white onion

grated

1 stalk celery

grated

2 cloves garlic

minced

salt and pepper to taste

2 quarts half-and-half cream

1 pint heavy cream

1 cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 pound lump crabmeat

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

½ cup sherry wine

Vegetarian Tortilla Stew

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste and cook for about 3 minutes stirring constantly. Mix in the onion celery and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir for about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in the half and half cream so that no lumps form. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and pour in half of the sherry. Season with dill Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until soup has reduced by 1/3. Add crabmeat and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Step 3

Ladle soup into bowls and top off with a splash of the remaining sherry and a sprinkle of fresh chives.

Nutritional Information

South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 676.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.8g 42%

Carbohydrates: 19.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 57.7g 89%

Saturated Fat: 35.6g 178%

Cholesterol: 240.1mg 80%

Vitamin A Iu: 2079.3IU 42%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.2mg 47%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 6.8mg 11%

Folate: 48.7mcg 12%

Calcium: 361.5mg 36%

Iron: 1.2mg 6%

Magnesium: 54.2mg 19%

Potassium: 636.8mg 18%

Sodium: 485.4mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 518.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.