Martha Washington’s Crab Soup
Description:
Indulge in a piece of history with Martha Washington’s Crab Soup, a cherished recipe that has delighted generations with its delightful flavors. This dish, beloved by presidential families like FDR and Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, brings together simple ingredients in a harmonious symphony of taste.
Cooking Times:
| Preparation Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 30 minutes |
Recipe Category: Crab 🦀
Keywords:
- Ready in less than 30 minutes 🕒
- Stove Top Cooking 🔥
- Easy Recipe 🌟
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 348.1
- Total Fat: 17.9g
- Saturated Fat: 10.3g
- Cholesterol: 176.7mg
- Sodium: 458.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.5g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 16.1g
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 dashes white pepper
- Fresh crabmeat (quantity as desired)
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Combine butter, flour, eggs, and fresh lemon rind in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
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Cooking:
- In a saucepan, bring milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Once the milk starts boiling, remove the pan from heat and gradually stir in the egg mixture.
- Return the saucepan to the stove and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Incorporating Crabmeat:
- Gently add the fresh crabmeat into the milk mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
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Final Touches:
- Stir in the dry sherry, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (to taste), salt, and white pepper.
- Adjust seasoning according to your preference.
- Serve the Martha Washington’s Crab Soup hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy your culinary journey through history with Martha Washington’s Crab Soup, a comforting dish that’s sure to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds! 🍲🦀
