She Crab Soup Delicious Recipe

Indulge in the legendary She Crab Soup, a Baltimore culinary gem! This recipe, passed down from a Baltimore restaurant, boasts a rich, creamy broth brimming with succulent crab meat and a hint of sherry. Learn how to easily recreate this unforgettable taste at home. Elevate your seafood experience with the authentic touch of crab roe (easily substituted with hard-boiled egg yolks). Get ready to impress your guests with this surprisingly simple yet elegant soup! Frozen crab roe can be purchased from Charleston Seafood (www.charlestonseafood.com or 1-(888) 609-3474) at $18.37 per pound (shipped overnight).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 819.7 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 2.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for She Crab Soup Delicious

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How to Make She Crab Soup Delicious

  1. In a large pot, combine 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup and 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup.
  2. Gently stir in 1 pound lump crab meat, 1/2 cup crab claws, and 1/2 cup crab segments. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  3. Add 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup dry sherry (cream sherry recommended), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup crab roe (or 2 large sieved hard-boiled egg yolks). Heat through, do not boil.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing each bowl with a pinch of paprika.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

136 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

134g

Carbs

15g