Best Charleston She Crab Soup Recipes
CHARLESTON SHE-CRAB SOUP
Adapted from "Charleston Receipts" and attributed to Mrs. Henry Church, this is an authentic she crab soup recipe. Mrs. Church shares a 'secret'--if unable to obtain she crabs and thus have no roe, crumble the yolks of hard boiled eggs in the bottom of the soup plates. Please note there is a difference between the egg-bearing female crabs who carry their eggs outside their shells and which are generally illegal to be harvested, and the she crabs which contain roe within their shells and which are legal. These are available via mail order from several seafood houses in the Carolinas and Georgia. Please also note that the spicing of the soup is very mild but very traditional--if you prefer it to be more highly spiced, you can of course add more and additional spices.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water in the bottom of a double boiler to a boil, reduce heat so that water barely simmers and make sure that the amount of water does not touch the bottom of the top of the double boiler.
- Melt butter in the top of a double boiler and blend with the flour until smooth.
- Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly.
- Add the crab meat and roe and all seasonings except sherry and cook slowly, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
- To serve, place a tablespoon of warmed sherry in the bottom of each individual soup bowl.
- Add soup and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with parsley and/or paprika.
CHARLESTON SHE CRAB SOUP
I found an old trivet that has this recipe embossed on it. If you cannot get crab roe, omit it from the recipe. We toss crabs with eggs back in the water.
Provided by Miss Fannie
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in double boiler and blend in flour until smooth. Add milk gradually, stir constantly. Add everything else except sherry. Cook slow over hot water for 20 minutes. When ready to serve put 1 tablespoon of warm sherry in each bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.5, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 527.5, Sodium 1222.8, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 24.3
CHARLESTON SHE-CRAB SOUP
Enjoy a southern flavor with this recipe.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sauté onion & celery in butter until tender. Add flour, fish stock, mace, salt & pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add cream, sherry, brandy & simmer for 2 minutes. Add crabmeat & roe.
- Optional: add tomato paste for color. Serve in preheated soup cups & a dollop of whipped cream with an additional sprinkle of crab roe on top. I've heard that if you're unable to find crab roe in the store (it seems to be a regional thing) you can substitute finely chopped or crumbled hard-cooked egg. I was also told an equal amount of chicken stock plus a can of clam juice can be substituted for the fish stock. I haven't tried these, so who knows?
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