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Charleston She Crab Soup

Enjoy a southern flavor with this rich and creamy seafood soup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 8 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups fish stock
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups cream
  • 2 tablespoons dry Sherry
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy
  • 10 ounces white crabmeat
  • 1 teaspoon crab roe

Instructions

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  1. Sauté onion & celery in butter until tender. Add flour, fish stock, mace, salt & pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add cream, sherry, brandy & simmer for 2 minutes. Add crabmeat & roe. 
  2. Optional: add tomato paste for color. Serve in preheated soup cups & a dollop of whipped cream with an additional sprinkle of crab roe on top.

Notes

  • I've heard that if you're unable to find crab roe in the store (it seems to be a regional thing) you can substitute finely chopped or crumbled hard-cooked egg.
  • I've heard that if you're unable to find crab roe in the store (it seems to be a regional thing) you can substitute finely chopped or crumbled hard-cooked egg.
  • I was also told an equal amount of chicken stock plus a can of clam juice can be substituted for the fish stock.
  • I was also told an equal amount of chicken stock plus a can of clam juice can be substituted for the fish stock.
  • I haven't tried these, so who knows?
  • I haven't tried these, so who knows?

Nutrition Information

Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 1062mg (44%) Potassium 256mg (7%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 1095IU (22%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1062mg 44%
Potassium 256mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 1095IU 22%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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