She-Crab Soup

She-Crab Soup

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American · 45 min · Shellfish · pescatarian, low-carb

518 cal 28g protein 16g carbs 38g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1/2 lb lump crab meat
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dry sherry
  • 1 tsp old bay seasoning

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Soften the minced shallot in the butter over low heat without coloring it.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook 2 minutes to a pale roux.
  3. Add the milk gradually, whisking, then the cream, and simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Season with Old Bay, stir in most of the crab and heat through without boiling.
  5. Finish with the sherry off the heat and top each bowl with the reserved crab.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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