Creamy Crab Delight: Luxurious Not She-Crab Soup

Certainly! Here’s a hearty recipe for a delightful dish I like to call “Not She-Crab Soup.” 🦀 This creamy concoction combines the rich flavors of lump crabmeat with a velvety smooth base, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of this savory soup to impress your family and friends.

Not She-Crab Soup

Overview:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup lump crabmeat
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine

Instructions:

1. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s bubbling and fragrant.

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2. Add Flour: Once the butter is melted, add the flour to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.

3. Incorporate Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly. This will create the base of your soup. Continue stirring to prevent any clumps from forming.

4. Season: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and nutmeg according to your taste preferences. The nutmeg adds a subtle warmth and depth to the soup, enhancing its flavor profile.

5. Add Worcestershire Sauce: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, which adds a savory umami flavor to the soup, complementing the sweetness of the crabmeat.

6. Incorporate Crabmeat: Gently fold in the lump crabmeat, being careful not to break up the delicate chunks. Allow the soup to simmer gently, allowing the flavors to meld together.

7. Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat slightly and bring the soup to a slow boil. This will thicken the soup slightly and intensify the flavors.

8. Finish with Sherry Wine: Just before serving, add a splash of sherry wine to the soup. The sherry adds a subtle sweetness and complexity, elevating the overall taste of the dish.

9. Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the alcohol from the sherry to cook off.

10. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, if desired. Serve piping hot alongside crusty bread or oyster crackers for a satisfying meal.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 329.4
• Total Fat: 26.6g
• Saturated Fat: 16.4g
• Cholesterol: 114.7mg
• Sodium: 418.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 7.2g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Sugar: 0.1g
• Protein: 15.8g

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for some or all of the milk.
• Fresh lump crabmeat is ideal for this recipe, but you can also use pasteurized crabmeat if fresh isn’t available.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding more salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce if desired.

Enjoy this Not She-Crab Soup recipe with your loved ones and savor every spoonful of its creamy goodness! 🥣