South Carolina She-Crab Soup
South Carolina She-Crab Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 662 calories, 20g of protein, and 57g of fat. A mixture of worcestershire sauce, flour, half-and-half cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the heavy cream you could follow this main course with the Homemade Blizzards with Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs as a dessert. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.
Instructions
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste, and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Mix in the onion, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir for about 4 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the half and half cream so that no lumps form. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, and pour in half of the sherry. Season with dill, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until soup has reduced by 1/
Add crabmeat, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Ladle soup into bowls, and top off with a splash of the remaining sherry and a sprinkle of fresh chives.